But this year 's poll on February 10 was called early -- less than three years since the last vote -- by Israeli President Shimon Peres following the resignation of prime minister Ehud Olmert amid allegations of corruption and his Kadima Party successor Tzipi Livni 's failure to form a coalition . Israel goes to the polls in national elections on February 10 . political parties bidding for 120 seats in the Knesset , Israel 's parliament . turnout among Israel 's 5.3 million eligible voters expected to be high . Election follows victory of Kadima - led coalition , government of ex - PM Ehud resigned .
Israel goes to the polls in national elections on February 10 . political parties bidding for 120 seats in the Knesset , Israel 's parliament . turnout among Israel 's 5.3 million eligible voters expected to be high . Election follows victory of Kadima - led coalition , government of ex - PM Ehud resigned .