Voter Turnout Varies Widely Across Israel by 4:45 PM
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
As of 4:45 PM on election day, 55.7% of Israelis had voted, with significant turnout variations across communities. Haredi cities like El'ad and Rekhasim showed high participation, while Arab towns like Rahat also exceeded the national average. Opposition-aligned cities generally saw strong turnout, though Tel Aviv lagged. Right-wing strongholds presented a mixed picture, and some large cities like Jerusalem and Haifa had lower rates. Turnout is expected to change as polls remain open.
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- 55.7% of eligible voters had cast ballots nationwide by 4:45 PM.
- Haredi cities like El'ad and Rekhasim reported high turnout rates.
- Arab town Rahat exceeded the national average with 60.6% turnout.
- Opposition-aligned Hod HaSharon led with 58.8% turnout.
- Tel Aviv-Yafo turnout was 50.4%, significantly below some other major cities.
- Right-wing strongholds showed varied participation, with some below 50%.
- West Bank settlements like Talmon reported high turnout, while Ariel was low.
As of 4:45 PM on election day, 55.7% of eligible voters had cast their ballots, with over 4 million citizens having voted out of more than 7.3 million registered. The Central Elections Committee data reveals significant disparities in turnout across different types of communities, including Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) cities, Arab towns, right-wing and opposition strongholds, and major urban centers. Some localities reported participation rates higher than the national average, while others lagged considerably.
In Haredi cities, El'ad led with 59% turnout, followed by Modi'in Illit at 58.8%. Bnei Brak recorded 53.3%, Beitar Illit 52%, and Beit Shemesh 47.1%. The Haredi town of Rekhasim in the north saw a particularly high rate of 63.1%.
Among Arab communities, Rahat stood out with a 60.6% turnout, nearly five percentage points above the national average. Other Arab towns showed varied rates, with Nazareth at 46.7%, Umm al-Fahm at 41.7%, and Sakhnin at 51.7%.
Cities identified with the opposition movement also showed strong participation. Hod HaSharon reported 58.8%, Ramat HaSharon 58.4%, and Kfar Saba 56.6%. Tel Aviv-Yafo, a major opposition-aligned city, had a turnout of 50.4%, more than eight points below Hod HaSharon.
Cities associated with the Likud and right-wing parties presented a mixed picture. Nativot recorded 56% turnout, Migdal HaEmek 56.2%, and Ofakim 53.9%. Bat Yam registered a low 40% turnout.
In the West Bank settlements, Talmon reported 64.8% turnout, Shiloh 60.4%, Kedumim 60.6%, and Efrat 59.9%. Ariel, however, had a significantly lower turnout of 34%.
Among the largest cities, Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut led with 60.7% turnout, followed by Ramat Gan at 52.9% and Petah Tikva at 52.8%. Jerusalem recorded 47.7%, Beersheba 46.8%, and Haifa 46.2%. Eilat showed a low turnout of 34%. The data reflects turnout as of 4:45 PM, with polls still open, and is expected to change as the evening progresses.
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