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Ongoing Story· Day 22

Ultra-Orthodox Parties Fear Voter Turnout Decline Amid Conscription Law Failure

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Haredi Parties Mobilize as High National Turnout Threatens Knesset Seats

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Haredi parties Shas and United Torah Judaism fear losing Knesset seats due to a record-high national voter turnout in the 26th elections. Despite high overall participation, turnout in Haredi population centers is reportedly lower than in previous elections. The parties have initiated emergency operations to increase voter turnout in their strongholds before polls close at 10 p.m.

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  • Haredi parties Shas and United Torah Judaism fear losing Knesset seats due to high national voter turnout.
  • Turnout in key Haredi population centers is reportedly lower than in previous elections.
  • National voter turnout reached 55.7% by 4 p.m., the highest in decades.
  • Increased national turnout requires more votes to secure a Knesset seat.
  • Parties are launching emergency operations to boost voter participation.
  • Polls are scheduled to close at 10 p.m.
Haredi Parties Mobilize as High National Turnout Threatens Knesset Seats
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