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Tuesday 27 October 2026: the weather, the shekel, what is being followed live, and everything posted so far today.
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.
Follow it liveWeather
| City | Sky | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | Showers and thunderstorms | 22° | 18° |
| Ramallah | Showers and thunderstorms | 22° | 17° |
| Gaza | Showers and thunderstorms | 25° | 21° |
| Nablus | Rain showers | 25° | 18° |
| Hebron | Showers and thunderstorms | 21° | 16° |
Forecast for 27 Oct 2026 from Open-Meteo (model data). The Palestinian Meteorological Department expected showers and thunderstorms, with temperatures slightly below average.
The shekel
| Currency | In shekels |
|---|---|
| USD | ₪3.08 |
| EUR | ₪3.45 |
| JOD | ₪4.35 |
Rates for one unit on 27 Oct 2026, as published by Shasha.
Posted today · 15
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