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PoliticsIsrael election turnout reaches 50-year high as voting continues

Israel’s Central Elections Committee said 77.7 percent of eligible voters—more than 5.69 million people—had voted, the highest turnout in a Knesset election since 1999. Turnout among the Arab community was reported at about 80 percent. Netanyahu urged supporters to vote, while Arab politicians accused right-wing figures of inciting against Palestinian citizens of Israel.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-27 15:20Original

Israel election turnout reaches 50-year high as voting continues
Israel election turnout reaches 50-year high as voting continuesPolitics