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Turnout at Israel's election has reached a record high at the halfway stage

Published October 27, 2026 10:35 am • Updated October 27, 2026 10:35 am •
Turnout at Israel's election has reached a record high at the halfway stage
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Almost 45% of the electorate had voted by 2 p.m., the highest share since such records began in 1973. The highly anticipated vote is expected to be a close-fought contest, and perhaps even a stalemate.

Almost 45% of the electorate had voted by 2 p.m., the highest share since such records began in 1973. The highly anticipated vote is expected to be a close-fought contest, and perhaps even a stalemate.

Source: Deutsche Welle — Original report ↗

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Original source: Deutsche Welle ↗