Israel Records Highest Early Election Turnout Since 1981

Voter turnout in Israel’s elections reached 16.68 percent during the first three hours of voting on Tuesday morning, according to the Central Elections Committee.

The committee said the figure was the highest recorded at that stage of voting since 1981, marking a 45-year high for early participation.

The turnout rate offers an initial snapshot of voter participation as polling gets underway. It does not represent the final share of eligible voters who cast ballots.

The historical comparison applies specifically to the opening three hours, rather than turnout over the full election day.