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European Jewish News · Oct 27, 2026

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Israel: Voter turnout in today’s election has reached 31.5% as of noon, the highest recorded at that stage since 1973, according to Israel’s Central Elections Committee. The figure is up from 28.4% at the same time during the 2022 election, with long queues reported at polling stations across the country. Election officials have confirmed that polling stations will remain open beyond the scheduled 10pm closing time if voters are still queuing, ensuring that everyone who arrives before the deadline can cast their ballot. Join EJN:

Israel: Voter turnout in today’s election has reached 31.5% as of noon, the highest recorded at that stage since 1973, according to Israel’s Central Elections Committee. The figure is up from 28.4% at the same time during the 2022 election, with long queues reported at polling stations across the country. Election officials have confirmed that polling stations will remain open beyond the scheduled 10pm closing time if voters are still queuing, ensuring that everyone who arrives before the deadline can cast their ballot. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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