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Record Turnout for Israelis Abroad in Pre-Election Voting
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A record 86.7% of eligible Israeli diplomats and government personnel serving abroad voted early for the upcoming general election, with 4,218 of 4,863 casting ballots. This turnout significantly surpasses the 69.6% recorded in November 2022. Voting occurred at 99 diplomatic missions worldwide over approximately 30 hours, concluding Friday. Ordinary citizens abroad cannot vote at these locations.
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- 86.7% of eligible Israeli diplomats and their families voted early, a record high.
- 4,218 out of 4,863 eligible voters cast ballots in the overseas election.
- Turnout increased by 17.1 percentage points compared to the November 2022 election.
- Voting took place at 99 Israeli diplomatic missions globally.
- The early voting period concluded Friday, ahead of Israel's October 27 general election.
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