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Arab Voter Turnout Surges Past 2022 Levels While Haredi Areas Lag
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Arab voter turnout in several Israeli cities surpassed 2022 final figures by 6 p.m. on election day, with Rahat showing the largest increase. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that high Arab participation could impact the election and urged right-wing voters to go to the polls. Meanwhile, turnout in predominantly haredi cities like Bnei Brak and Elad remained below their 2022 levels. Civil rights groups reported potential disruptions and missing ballot slips in Arab communities.
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- Arab voter turnout in cities like Rahat and Umm al-Fahm exceeded 2022 final figures by 6 p.m. on election day.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of high Arab turnout's potential impact and urged right-wing voters to participate.
- Turnout in haredi strongholds such as Bnei Brak and Elad remained significantly below their 2022 election totals.
- Civil rights groups reported potential voting disruptions and missing Arabic ballot slips in several Arab communities.
- Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich coordinated efforts to increase turnout among right-wing supporters.
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