
Israel Election 2026: Record Turnout as Nation Awaits Exit Polls
Israel sees historic voter turnout in the 2026 general election. Exit polls are expected as Netanyahu and Eisenkot battle for power.
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Israel sees historic voter turnout in the 2026 general election. Exit polls are expected as Netanyahu and Eisenkot battle for power.

Voter participation in Israel's high-stakes general election reaches 74.3%, marking a significant surge in civic engagement.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu calls the election an existential crisis, urging supporters to vote as he warns of high turnout in Arab sectors.

Voter turnout hits record midday highs as Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu cast their ballots in the high-stakes Israel Knesset elections.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu issues an emergency call to Likud voters, claiming the left is trying to steal the election as Arab turnout rises.

Israel records highest early poll turnout since 1981. PM Netanyahu calls it an emergency hour for right-wing voters as polling begins.

Voters in Israel head to polls for the 26th Knesset as families of October 7 victims demand a state commission of inquiry and political accountability.

Over 7 million voters head to polls in Israel as Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu clash over security and accountability for the October 7 attacks.

As Israel heads to the polls, allies of PM Netanyahu are exploring a potential unity government with rival Gadi Eisenkot to ensure stability.

The Israeli military and Defence Minister dismiss reports of a clash between PM Netanyahu and Gen. Eyal Zamir over potential strikes on Iran.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog asserts his independence after Donald Trump endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the crucial Israel election.

Avigdor Liberman calls for a treason investigation into PM Netanyahu over alleged pressure on the IDF to launch a risky attack on Iran.

Gadi Eisenkot urges Israelis to vote against Benjamin Netanyahu as the Knesset elections approach amidst nuclear warnings and Trump's endorsement.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu orders a full lockdown in the West Bank and plans massive settlement expansion following a terror attack in Hebron.

PM Netanyahu warns Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons and calls for the regime's downfall to remove the threat once and for all.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu describes a flydubai flight incident as an extremely serious security event after a pilot allegedly tried to crash the plane.