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Voter participation in Israel’s election reached its highest mid-afternoon level on record with 44.9% of eligible voters casting ballots by 2 p.m. local time. The unusually strong turnout had added further uncertainty to a closely watched race, with participation in Arab communities seen as one of the factors that could shape the final balance of power. It is Israel’s first national election since 7 October 2023.


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Voter participation in Israel’s election reached its highest mid-afternoon level on record with 44.9% of eligible voters casting ballots by 2 p.m. local time.

The unusually strong turnout had added further uncertainty to a closely watched race, with participation in Arab communities seen as one of the factors that could shape the final balance of power.

It is Israel’s first national election since 7 October 2023.