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During the voting day there was a record turnout, these being the first elections in Israel since the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023. Benjamin Netanyahu and coalition parties asked to extend the day, but the opposition leader objected. In view of the large participation of the Arab parties, Netanyahu also called on its voters to exercise their right in a "urgency." From Tel Aviv, our special envoy, Erika Olavarría tells us the details.
During the voting day there was a record turnout, these being the first elections in Israel since the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023. Benjamin Netanyahu and coalition parties asked to extend the day, but the opposition leader objected. In view of the large participation of the Arab parties, Netanyahu also called on its voters to exercise their right in a "urgency." From Tel Aviv, our special envoy, Erika Olavarría tells us the details.
