Special ballots could tip Israel's Knesset election results

Ynetnews • 28 Oct 05:57

Up to 650,000 special ballots from soldiers, reservists and displaced voters may still be counted, potentially altering the distribution of Knesset seats.

The Guardian • 27 Oct 22:51

Israel's election saw unprecedented voter participation, including thousands returning from abroad, while bereaved families urged citizens to honor the victims of the October 7 attacks.

i24NEWS • 27 Oct 22:17

Amcha Israel, the Reservists and the Charedi Public Party did not meet the voting threshold in the recent election, which analysts say was driven by historically high voter turnout.

Al Jazeera • 27 Oct 18:45

Two-thirds of eligible Israelis had voted by early evening, surpassing turnout levels recorded in the 2022 election and approaching a historic peak from 1973.

The National • 27 Oct 17:26

As voter participation reached a record 55.7% by mid-afternoon, right-wing leaders in Israel intensified personal outreach, urging supporters to vote amid concerns over high Arab-sector turnout.

The New Arab • 27 Oct 17:12

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited Arab-majority towns urging citizens to vote as the government highlighted a reported increase in Palestinian Arab participation.

The Jewish Chronicle • 27 Oct 11:14

Yashar, Yisrael Beiteinu and another party have filed complaints with election officials, citing incidents such as missing ballots and partially opened envelopes, while early voter turnout reaches a record high for the election cycle.

The Media Line • 27 Oct 10:30

Polling stations opened Tuesday for Israel's 26th Knesset election, with early turnout at 16.7% and several parties reporting ballot-handling issues.