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Voters Face Long Lines Amid Historic Turnout on Election Day
Voters in Israel faced long lines at polling stations on Election Day, October 27, 2026, with some leaving due to wait times. Tens of thousands turned out to vote in the 26th Knesset elections, also patronizing shopping centers.
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What happened
- 01Voters reported long waits at polling stations across Israel on Election Day, October 27, 2026.
- 02Tens of thousands of Israelis participated in the 26th Knesset elections.
- 03Shopping centers saw increased activity as voters combined errands with casting ballots.
- 04One voter was offered 500 shekels to vote for a specific party in Yeruham.
- 05Campaigners were actively trying to persuade voters near polling stations.
Reports surfaced of attempts to bribe voters, and campaigners were seen urging support for parties. The high turnout led to busy scenes at polling locations and commercial areas.
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