In the first hours of the Israeli elections, the highest number of voters in forty-five years has been recorded.

Israeli parliamentary elections saw a record voter turnout in the early hours, with over 1.2 million votes cast by 10 AM, marking a 16.68% participation rate. President Isaac Herzog emphasized the importance of democracy, while Central Election Committee head Noam Solberg acknowledged societal divisions. Allegations arose against the ruling Likud party for illegal voter tracking, which the committee disputed. Additionally, reports indicated a lack of Arabic ballots in Arab-majority districts, prompting the committee to address the issue. The elections are pivotal for determining whether Benjamin Netanyahu or challenger Gadi Eisenkot will form the next government.