High turnout as Israel goes to the polls in most consequential election in its history – live updates

By early afternoon almost 45% of voters had cast their ballot What you need to know about Israel’s election Across Israel , voting is now under way. Here are some of the latest images being sent to us over the newswires: Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad have flown in for the elections, according to Aid Coalition , a US-based nonprofit focused on strengthening Israel’s democracy. Israeli law generally requires citizens to vote in person in the country, with narrow exceptions for diplomats and certain official emissaries abroad. Continue reading...

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