Participation in elections , including among Arab Israelis who constitute around 20 percent of the population , has traditionally been high at around 80 percent turnout , according to Israeli government figures . Jerusalem goes to the polls in national elections on February 10 . 34 parties bidding for 5.3 million seats in the Knesset , Israel 's parliament . Turnout among Israel 's 120 eligible voters expected to be high . Election follows collapse of Knesset -led coalition , resignation of ex-PM Olmert .
Jerusalem goes to the polls in national elections on February 10 . 34 parties bidding for 5.3 million seats in the Knesset , Israel 's parliament . Turnout among Israel 's 120 eligible voters expected to be high . Election follows collapse of Knesset -led coalition , resignation of ex-PM Olmert .