Israeli TV Personalities Vote in Knesset Elections With Humor
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Media personalities Eden Harel and Oded Menashe voted in Israel's 26th Knesset elections on Tuesday, sharing a lighthearted moment on social media. Millions of Israelis participated, with voter turnout by 10:00 AM reaching 16.68%, the highest since 1981. Over 7.3 million citizens were eligible to vote at 12,018 polling stations across the country.
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- Eden Harel and Oded Menashe voted in Israel's 26th Knesset elections on Tuesday.
- Voter turnout by 10:00 AM reached 16.68%, the highest for that time since 1981.
- Over 1.2 million Israelis had cast their ballots by 10:00 AM.
- More than 7.3 million citizens were eligible to vote in the elections.
- Polling stations are set to close at 10:00 PM, followed by exit polls.
Israeli media personalities Eden Harel and Oded Menashe cast their votes in the 26th Knesset elections on Tuesday, joining millions of Israelis exercising their democratic right. The well-known couple, who frequently share aspects of their daily lives and relationship with followers on social media, brought their characteristic humor to the significant political event.
Harel documented their experience on her Instagram Stories, showing them waiting at the polling station after starting their day with a sports activity. "Coming to vote, after a workout, Oded is a bit wiped out," Harel told her followers with a smile, referring to her husband's fatigue.
The couple recently shared a humorous video testing their trust in each other, which also garnered attention. Their active presence on social media continues to be a notable aspect of their public persona.
Meanwhile, voter turnout across Israel was reported as high, with significant crowds at some polling stations. By 10:00 AM, over 1.2 million Israelis had voted, representing a 16.68% turnout, the highest for that time of day since 1981. This election follows a four-year period without Knesset elections, with over 7.3 million eligible voters able to cast ballots at 12,018 polling stations nationwide. Most polling stations are scheduled to close at 10:00 PM, after which exit polls will be released.
