Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed the elections in his country are being "stolen" as his time in power remains on a knife edge.
Election dispute escalates
The prime minister's remarks echo the language used by former US President Donald Trump, who made similar unsubstantiated claims about election integrity. Netanyahu's statement comes as results from the vote remain too close to call.
Power balance uncertain
With the outcome of the election still uncertain, Netanyahu's political future hangs in the balance. The claim of a stolen election adds to the tension surrounding the vote count and the formation of the next government.
Further updates on the election results and the political situation in Israel are expected to follow.
