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Israeli turnout hits 53-year high in warning sign for Netanyahu

Axios·October 27, 2026·1 min read
Israeli turnout hits 53-year high in warning sign for Netanyahu

Israeli voter turnout hit 56 percent six hours before polls closed Tuesday, the highest since 1973. High turnout may push parties in Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc below the electoral threshold, complicating his path to a 61-seat majority. The Central Elections Commission ordered expedited voting, and exit polls will air at 10 pm local time.

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