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Right-Wing Advantage Erodes as Left and Arab Voters Surge in Record Turnout

Israel's national election turnout has reached a record high of 55.7% by 4:00 PM. However, right-wing strongholds are showing lower participation increases compared to left-wing areas and the Arab sector, which has nearly doubled its turnout.

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Right-Wing Advantage Erodes as Left and Arab Voters Surge in Record Turnout — Illustration by baba

What happened

01Record 55.7% national voter turnout by 4 PM in Israeli elections.
02Left-wing strongholds see 55% turnout, a significant increase.
03Arab sector turnout nearly doubles to 49% compared to previous elections.
04Right-wing areas show only a 50% turnout, lagging behind.
05Concerns rise for the right-wing bloc as the left gains an advantage.
06Urgent calls issued for right-wing supporters to vote.

This shift has created a significant advantage for the left-wing bloc, raising concerns about a potential change in government. Right-wing parties are now urging supporters to vote to counter the trend.

Translated and summarized by baba from Now 14, the latest report. Read Now 14’s original