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High turnout in vote widely described as the most consequential in Israel’s history.
Published On 27 Oct 2026
- Millions of voters have cast ballots to choose 120 members of Israel’s parliament, or Knesset, in the first general election since the start of the genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza in October 2023.
- Broadcasters are expected to release exit polls after polling stations close at 10pm local time (20:00 GMT).