Several parties, among them Yashar, Yisrael Beytenu and Yoaz Hendel’s Reservists, report alleged ballot irregularities. The Central Elections Committee disputes a claim by Naftali Bennett’s party that Likud is illegally tracking voters.
The Times of Israel live blog
Turnout among soldiers reached 30% by 10:00, almost five points above 2022, the Israeli military says.
The Times of Israel live blog
National turnout stands at 16.7%, about 1.2 million votes, the highest at this hour since 1981.
The Times of Israel, citing the Central Elections Committee
In Arab towns, Joint List and Ra’am activists urge people to vote early to avoid the afternoon crush; several polling stations opened late. Midgam Research projects Arab turnout of 62–63%, up from about 53% last time.
The New Arab
Polls open. 7,331,981 people are eligible to vote for 120 seats; 36 lists are running and the threshold is 3.25%. Official results are due on 4 November.
The National; The New Arab
Live · Tuesday 27 October 2026
Israel votes in its 26th Knesset election
Polls are open from 7 in the morning to 10 at night. About 1.17 million of the 7.33 million eligible voters are Palestinian citizens of Israel, and both Arab-led lists are pushing for a high turnout.