Midway through voting, Israeli turnout hits 53-year high
Summary
By the midpoint of election day, 45% of Israeli voters had cast ballots, the highest turnout at that point since 1973. The higher turnout could affect the balance of power in parliament, while the election also serves as a test of Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership and his government’s record.Key Facts
- Midday turnout reached 45% of eligible Israeli voters.
- The article says this was the highest halfway-through-election-day turnout since 1973.
- Higher turnout could leave some parties in Netanyahu’s bloc below the electoral threshold, making it harder for the bloc to win 61 seats.
- Greater participation by Arab minority communities could increase their representation in parliament.
- The Central Elections Commission ordered steps to speed voting after reports of long lines.
- The commission said voters who arrive at polling stations by 10 p.m. local time would be allowed to vote.
- Polling stations were scheduled to close at 10 p.m. local time, with three Israeli TV networks set to publish exit polls at the same time.
- The election gives voters a chance to judge Netanyahu’s leadership, including his handling of the security failures preceding the October 7 attacks and his government’s conduct during the subsequent war.
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