Turnout breaks records. The first data from the elections in Israel is here

Voter turnout in the first three hours of Israel's parliamentary elections reached 16.7%, the highest since 1981. This marks an increase from 15.9% during the same period in the 2022 elections, with 1.2 million voters participating. Polling stations opened at 7 AM local time. The elections will determine the 120-member Knesset, with a competitive race between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's camp and the opposition. Recent polls do not indicate a clear winner capable of forming a government. These elections are seen as crucial amid ongoing political turmoil and conflicts in Israel.