Israel holds parliamentary elections on October 27, with 7.3 million voters for the 120-member Knesset. Many Israelis see the elections as necessary for the country, which is reflected in the turnaround. According to the Central Election Commission, it reached the highest level since 1973. At 1 p.m. his turnout reached 44.9 percent, six points higher than in the last election in 2022. More than 70,000 Israelis came from abroad to vote. Eyewitnesses report long lines at polling stations in Tel Aviv and cities with predominantly Arab populations. The plot will close 22 hours a day. The preliminary results of the elections will be announced on October 28. @wglavnoe.

Israel holds parliamentary elections on October 27, with 7.3 million voters for the 120-member Knesset. Many Israelis see the elections as necessary for the country, which is reflected in the turnaround. According to the Central Election Commission, it reached the highest level since 1973. At 1 p.m. his turnout reached 44.9 percent, six points higher than in the last election in 2022. More than 70,000 Israelis came from abroad to vote. Eyewitnesses report long lines at polling stations in Tel Aviv and cities with predominantly Arab populations. The plot will close 22 hours a day. The preliminary results of the elections will be announced on October 28. @wglavnoe.