Israel records highest early election turnout since 1981

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 participation was the highest recorded at that stage of voting since 1981.

The figure marks a strong early turnout, with voters casting ballots during the opening hours of the election.

The comparison applies specifically to the first three hours of voting, rather than turnout for the election as a whole. Final participation will depend on voting throughout the rest of the day.