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Flash Floods Strand Voters in Southern Israel, Prompting Election Hour Extension Debate
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Flash floods and severe weather in southern Israel on Tuesday stranded residents, preventing them from reaching polling stations in the Arava region. Major roads, including Route 90, were closed by police, leading to calls for an extension of voting hours. Several political parties debated the request, with the Central Elections Committee agreeing to discuss it. The heavy rains caused widespread flooding across the southern part of the country.
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- Flash floods and severe weather blocked Israeli voters in the Arava region from reaching polling stations.
- Major roads, including Route 90, were closed by police due to dangerous conditions.
- Residents expressed frustration and demanded an extension of voting hours or road reopening.
- Political parties debated the request for extended voting hours, with the Central Elections Committee to discuss it.
- Heavy rains caused widespread flash floods across southern Israel, impacting multiple highways.
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