Israel election sets turnout record since 1973 as 44.9% vote by 2 pm, amid political tensions

First vote since October 7 2023 attack pits Netanyahu’s far-right coalition against opposition bloc in knife-edge contest

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Israel election sets turnout record since 1973 as 44.9% vote by 2 pm, amid political tensions

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Israel election turnout highest in 50 years as voting continues.
Israel turnout highest on record in historic election.
Elections in Israel: turnout breaks the record set in 1977.
Israel decides: 44.9% voter turnout rate by 2 pm, highest since 1969.

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CNBC: Israel decides: 44.9% voter turnout rate by 2 pm, highest since 1969
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RBC-Ukraine: Israel records highest election turnout in more than 50 years - RBC-Ukraine
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Firstpost: Israel election sets turnout record since 1973 as 44.9% vote by 2 pm, amid political tensions
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UkrMedia News: Elections in Israel: turnout breaks the record set in 1977
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Yahoo: Israel election turnout highest in 50 years as voting continues
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Ynetnews: Israel's record turnout could change everything: Who survives and who governs
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Financial Times: First vote since October 7 2023 attack pits Netanyahu’s far-right coalition against opposition bloc in knife-edge contest

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