Record turnout as Israeli voters deliver verdict on Netanyahu

On October 27, Israelis voted in record numbers in a pivotal election influenced by the recent October 7 attack. Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed concerns over high Arab voter turnout and alleged election interference. The election occurs amid ongoing regional conflicts and rising tensions regarding security and accountability. Netanyahu's Likud party faces a challenge from Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party, which warns of potential election disputes. With 7.3 million eligible voters, the election's outcome could reshape Israel's political landscape, as coalition-building may prove difficult. Final results are expected to take days, with no clear majority anticipated.