Israel’s Netanyahu Scrambles for Votes as Israelis Turn Out in Record Numbers
Israel’s political future is hanging in the balance as voters head to the polls in record numbers, putting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu under renewed pressure in a closely contested national election.
According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), Israel recorded its highest voter turnout at that point in the day since official records began in 1973. By 6 p.m. on October 27, 2026, turnout had reached 66.7%, reflecting strong participation in an election shaped by years of conflict, security concerns, and deep political divisions.
Netanyahu urged supporters of his Likud party to vote…
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