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Israel election turnout hits 74.3% by 8 p.m., highest since 1988

More than 5.4 million Israelis voted by 8 p.m., eight percentage points above 2022; election officials reject a nationwide extension of voting hours, while special ballot counting could continue into Friday

ynet | 10.27.26

‘Execute left-wing voters’: Israeli singer Ofer Levi questioned over video he calls AI fake

Ofer Levi questioned over a video allegedly calling for violence against left-wing voters and released under restrictions; he denies making the statements, claims the clip was manipulated using AI and warns that anyone sharing it could face a lawsuit

Maya Cohen | 10.27.26

Israel's record turnout could change everything: Who survives and who governs

With turnout reaching 55.7% by 4 p.m., smaller parties face a higher electoral threshold in absolute votes, potentially reshaping the balance between political blocs; more than 650,000 special ballots could leave the outcome uncertain until Thursday

Moran Azulay | 10.27.26

רות כרובי עם שלושת הנכדים שלה הגיעו מארה״ב כדי לממש את זכות ההצבעה

Grandsons fly from US to vote with grandmother, 99, who hasn't missed an election since 1949

Ruth Karubi, born in 1927, has voted in every Israeli election since the country's founding; her three grandsons made a brief trip from the United States to accompany her to the polls in Haifa, saying the family tradition and Israel's future were worth the journey

Eitan Glickman | 10.27.26

ישראל קרייס בן ה-94 שמת כשחזר מההצבעה בקלפי

‘Dad got to vote’: Israeli man, 94, dies after returning from polls

Israel Kreis collapsed outside his Ramat Gan apartment building after his daughter drove him to vote for Gadi Eisenkot; she called him ‘an example to us all,’ while the party leader later offered his condolences

Lihi Gordon | 10.27.26

'We've broken all records': Israel's voter turnout up 15.4% compared to last election

By 2 p.m., voter turnout in Israel had reached 44.9%, with approximately 3.3 million Israelis casting their ballots at polling stations across the country; IDF turnout reached 48% by 1 p.m., up from 44.4% in the previous election; security officials say voting remains orderly despite attempted disruptions, while up to 650,000 special ballots could delay the final results until Thursday afternoon

ynet | 10.27.26

Suspected stabbing attempt against Yair Golan foiled in Tel Aviv, party says

The Democrats say security guards intercepted a man approaching their leader during an election day campaign stop after a large knife fell from his clothing; police arrested the suspect, while Golan blamed political incitement for the incident

Amir Ettinger | 10.27.26

3 arrested in Negev election bribery probe as police seize cash linked to alleged Ra'am vote-buying

Police say searches of homes in Segev Shalom and Ar'ara in the Negev uncovered envelopes holding tens of thousands of shekels, allegedly intended to be distributed in exchange for votes for the Arab Ra'am party; three suspects face court hearings

Liran Tamari | 10.27.26

Netanyahu, Eisenkot or another election? Five scenarios for Israel's next government

With neither political bloc expected to win a majority, Israel could face an opposition government, another Netanyahu coalition, a minority administration, a unity deal or fresh elections; coalition talks could drag on for weeks

Amir Ettinger | 10.27.26

‘The West Wing,’ ‘House of Cards’ or ‘Veep’? The best political TV shows

From the Knesset to the White House, power struggles, idealists and crooks make great TV; on Election Day, we revisit Jed Bartlet, Frank Underwood, Selina Meyer, Birgitte Nyborg and Rubi Polishuk, who made us laugh, cringe and even envy their worlds

ynet | 10.27.26

Israel votes: 10 factors that could decide Netanyahu's political future

As Israelis head to the polls, turnout, Arab and ultra-Orthodox voters, young people and a record number of special ballots could reshape the political map; even the largest party may not get the first chance to form a government

Moran Azulay | 10.27.26

Stormy election day ahead as Israel braces for heavy rain and flooding | Weather forecast

Thunderstorms, hail and strong winds are expected across much of Israel on Tuesday, with rain intensifying by midday and flash floods possible in the Negev, Arava Valley, Judean Desert and Dead Sea area; unsettled weather continues Wednesday Is this conversation helpful so far?

ynet | 10.27.26

Israel votes: polls open as 7.3 million Israelis choose their next government

Voting begins across the country in the 26th Knesset election, with 36 parties competing for 120 seats; more than 300,000 people are involved in the election operation, and the final results could take days to determine

ynet Global | 10.27.26

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו בטקס סיום קורס קצינים

Netanyahu's best election outcome could be Israel's worst: another deadlock

Opinion: An inconclusive election could keep Netanyahu in office without a majority, rewarding political survival while leaving Israel without a stable government; after years of repeated votes, another stalemate would expose a systemic failure

Yuval Karni | 10.27.26

איש הימין פלאביו בולסונרו בנאום שבו סירב להכיר ב הפסדו ב בחירות ב ברזיל

Brazil orders defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro to surrender passport

Just one day after losing the presidential election to Lula, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro says police barred him from leaving Brazil; he accuses the Supreme Court of political intimidation and vows to challenge the decision

News agencies | 10.26.26

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