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Israel Votes: Record Turnout, Political Future Uncertain
Israel is holding its 26th Knesset elections with unprecedented voter turnout, a record not seen in decades. Preliminary results indicate high participation across various sectors, though concerns have been raised by Likud regarding potential irregularities in the Arab sector. Both Likud and Shas have requested extensions to voting hours due to polling station congestion. International media are closely watching Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political future. Separately, consumer spending experienced a significant spike on election day, and floods have caused road closures in the…
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