Israel's Netanyahu in election lead – exit polls

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has a narrow lead over his rival Benny Gantz after voting ended in the country’s general election, exit polls suggest.

It is the third election in under a year, after previous rounds ended with neither of the two main party leaders able to form a government.

Mr Netanyahu, who leads the right-wing Likud party, is seeking a record fifth term in office.

However, he faces court in two weeks’ time to answer charges of corruption.