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Israeli Election Turnout Rises Across Political Divides, Arab Sector Sees Major Surge
Overall voter turnout in Israel's 2026 elections increased significantly to 77.7%, the highest since 1999. Turnout rose across both left-leaning and right-leaning areas, with Tel Aviv and Likud strongholds seeing notable increases.
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What happened
- 01Overall Israeli voter turnout reached 77.7% in the 2026 elections, a 7% increase from the previous election.
- 02The Arab sector saw a dramatic surge in voter turnout, reaching 78% in Arab towns and Bedouin communities.
- 03United Torah Judaism is projected to surpass Shas as the largest Haredi party.
- 04Turnout increased in both left-leaning and right-leaning cities, including Tel Aviv and Likud strongholds.
- 05Cities like Rehovot, Petah Tikva, and Haifa showed distinct voting patterns compared to the national average.
The Arab sector experienced a dramatic surge in participation, with turnout reaching 78% in Arab towns and Bedouin communities. Within the Haredi parties, United Torah Judaism is set to overtake Shas, which saw significant vote losses in several cities.
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