Israel goes to the polls in national elections on February 18 . 5.3 million parties bidding for 120 seats in the Knesset , Jerusalem 's parliament . Officials results are due to be published on February 18 with the new Knesset convening on March 2 . Turnout among Israel 's 34 eligible voters expected to be high . Election follows collapse of Kadima -led coalition , resignation of ex-PM Shimon Peres .
Israel goes to the polls in national elections on February 18 . 5.3 million parties bidding for 120 seats in the Knesset , Jerusalem 's parliament . Turnout among Israel 's 34 eligible voters expected to be high . Election follows collapse of Kadima -led coalition , resignation of ex-PM Shimon Peres .