Israel election turnout hits 44.9% by 2 p.m., Netanyahu urges Likud voters out
Turnout in Israel's election reached 44.9% at 2 p.m., up from 38.9% at the same hour in 2022, the Central Elections Committee said. Netanyahu is fighting for political survival against ex-army chief Gadi Eisenkot.
- 01Israeli voter turnout stood at 44.9% at 2 p.m. on October 27, versus 38.9% at the same hour in the 2022 election, per the Central Elections Committee.
- 02Turnout was 16.68% at 10 a.m. and 31.5% at noon; the 10 a.m. figure compared with 15.9% four years ago.
- 03Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose Likud faces ex-army chief Gadi Eisenkot, is urging supporters to vote, warning the left is turning out in force.
- 04JPMorgan estimates the election outcome could swing the shekel by up to 3%.
Sources:timesofisrael.comucapital.comlivemint.comtimesofisrael.com
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