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Israeli turnout is the highest in decades as Netanyahu votes

Israelis voted Tuesday in the first national election since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, with France 24 reporting turnout not seen in decades.

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Israelis turned out in numbers not seen in decades on Tuesday, October 27, according to France 24. The vote is the first national election since the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023. Earlier, France 24 put turnout at 16.7% four hours after polls opened.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voted in Jerusalem. France 24 reports that his supporters gathered outside the polling station.

Several outlets, including France 24, CBS News and PBS, describe the election as a referendum on Netanyahu. PBS says the country is dealing with unresolved wars and is deeply divided over the character of the state and who should lead it.

France 24 says the race is close, with Netanyahu neck and neck with Gadi Eisenkot, whom it calls a centrist. Deutsche Welle describes Eisenkot as a former military chief leading a bloc against Netanyahu. It calls Netanyahu Israel's longest-serving prime minister and says Arab parties are projected to be kingmakers.

France 24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky says the key question after Election Day is whether the fractious opposition, including an Arab-Israeli bloc, can come together to form a government. CBS News notes Israel has been on a war footing since the attack. Al Jazeera reports Eisenkot held his final rally on Sunday.

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  1. France 24Thousands take to Tel Aviv's streets for protests against NetanyahuSat, Oct 24, 2:21 PM EDT
  2. Al JazeeraThousands of Israelis rally against Netanyahu gov’t days before electionSat, Oct 24, 3:11 PM EDT
  3. France 24Israel: Demonstrators rally against government ahead of electionSun, Oct 25, 7:38 AM EDT
  4. CBS NewsIsraeli election to test Benjamin Netanyahu's ability to hold powerSun, Oct 25, 9:25 AM EDT
  5. CBS NewsIsraeli election to test Benjamin Netanyahu's ability to hold powerSun, Oct 25, 9:27 AM EDT
  6. Al JazeeraNetanyahu rival Eisenkot holds final rally before Israeli electionSun, Oct 25, 9:02 PM EDT
  7. France 24Israeli election seen as a referendum: For or against Netanyahu?Mon, Oct 26, 7:40 AM EDT
  8. France 24A look at the main issues in Israeli elections seen as a referendum on NetanyahuMon, Oct 26, 7:59 AM EDT
  9. France 24Israel braces for national elections seen as a referendum on NetanyahuMon, Oct 26, 8:35 AM EDT
  10. CBS NewsBreaking down how Israel's elections work as Netanyahu faces opposition threatMon, Oct 26, 6:16 PM EDT
  11. France 24Israel votes in first election since October 7 attack as Netanyahu faces crucial testTue, Oct 27, 12:12 AM EDT
  12. Deutsche WelleIsrael election: Israelis vote for 1st time since October 7 terror attackTue, Oct 27, 1:59 AM EDT
  13. France 24Polls open in Israeli election seen as referendum on NetanyahuTue, Oct 27, 3:14 AM EDT
  14. France 24Live: Polls open in first Israeli election since October 7 attackTue, Oct 27, 4:15 AM EDT
  15. France 24Israeli elections: voters turnout reaches '16.7%' four hours after polls openTue, Oct 27, 6:08 AM EDT
  16. France 24Israelis vote in first national election since October 7 attackTue, Oct 27, 6:41 AM EDT
  17. PBS NewsHourIsraelis are voting on whether to oust Netanyahu in first election since Oct. 7 attackTue, Oct 27, 9:40 AM EDT
  18. France 24Israel: Netanyahu supporters gather as PM votesTue, Oct 27, 10:37 AM EDT
  19. France 24Turnout high as Israeli voters deliver verdict on NetanyahuTue, Oct 27, 10:45 AM EDT
  20. France 24Israel votes in decisive election: What happens after polls close?Tue, Oct 27, 10:55 AM EDT
  21. The HillIsraeli voter turnout hits 53-year high as Netanyahu fights to stay in powerTue, Oct 27, 11:55 AM EDT
  22. France 24Israel elections: voter turnout reaches 55% by 4pm local timeTue, Oct 27, 12:52 PM EDT
  23. France 24Israelis vote in a tense election: What's at stake?Tue, Oct 27, 12:59 PM EDT
  24. The HillIsrael wraps up voting in do-or-die election for Netanyahu: What to watchTue, Oct 27, 4:05 PM EDT

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Earlier versions (7)
  1. Tue, Oct 27, 9:50 AM EDT, 5 outlets: Israelis vote in first election since October 7 attack; turnout 16.7% after four hours
  2. Tue, Oct 27, 6:20 AM EDT, 4 outlets: Israel turnout at 16.7% four hours into first election since October 7
  3. Tue, Oct 27, 2:05 AM EDT, 4 outlets: Israelis vote in first election since October 7; Arab parties seen as kingmakers
  4. Tue, Oct 27, 12:15 AM EDT, 3 outlets: Israelis vote in first election since October 7 attack, Netanyahu in tight race
  5. Mon, Oct 26, 8:30 AM EDT, 3 outlets: Israelis vote Tuesday in first election since October 7, with Netanyahu's rule at stake
  6. Sun, Oct 25, 9:30 AM EDT, 3 outlets: Israel votes Tuesday as thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu
  7. Sat, Oct 24, 3:45 PM EDT, 2 outlets: Thousands march in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu days before election