Elections in Israel. The 77.7% participation was the highest in 25 years

The voter turnout in Israel's legislative elections reached 77.7%, the highest in 25 years, according to the Central Election Commission. This marks an increase of nearly eight points compared to the previous elections in 2022. A total of 5,695,682 Israelis participated in the voting, which continued beyond the official closing time at polling stations with remaining lines. These elections are the first since the Hamas attacks in 2023.