Israel heads into a high-stakes election with Benjamin Netanyahu's political future and legacy on the line as voters weigh his security record and the continuing Iran threat.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot remained split on the best way to handle Iran — as Israeli polls are set to open in hours to decide the

Political commentator Amit Segal said Monday evening that renewed fighting with Iran appears to be drawing closer, potentially setting the stage for a major security crisis while Israel negotiates the formation of its next government.

Iran has dismissed the significance of Israel’s election less than 24 hours before voters head to the polls, saying it makes “no difference” who ultimately leads the country. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Israel’s political leadership had brought what he described as violence and killing to the region,

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrapped up his campaign to remain in power on Monday with a claim that Israel faced potential annihilation at the hands of Iran should his election rivals prevail. Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump,

Israel's election next week may change its leader, but not its strategy: Iran will remain its chief adversary, military force will continue to be its preferred tool and Palestinian statehood a distant prospect,

Iran says indirect negotiations with the U.S. continue but rules out bending to Trump's demands, even if he orders new strikes.

Iranians are panic-buying goods as they fear a return to all-out war between the U.S. and Israel and Tehran in the coming weeks.