Israel goes to the polls in national elections on February 10 . The seat of Israeli government is the Knesset , the country 's national parliament , located in Jerusalem , which Israel claims as its capital . The Israeli government has been criticized for its handling of the conflict with Gaza and the West Bank since it began last summer. Turnout among Israel 's 5.3 million eligible voters expected to be high . Election follows collapse of Kadima-led coalition , resignation of ex-PM Ehud Olmert .
Israel goes to the polls in national elections on February 10 . The Israeli government has been criticized for its handling of the conflict with Gaza and the West Bank since it began last summer. Turnout among Israel 's 5.3 million eligible voters expected to be high . Election follows collapse of Kadima-led coalition , resignation of ex-PM Ehud Olmert .