Israeli Election Turnout Reaches 55.7 Percent

Ramallah, Oct. 27 (Petra) – Voter turnout in Israel’s parliamentary
election reached 55.7 percent by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, according to
the Israeli Central Elections Committee.

Polling stations across Israel opened early Tuesday morning to elect
members of the 26th Knesset. Thirty-six candidate lists are competing
for the 120 seats in parliament.

Approximately 7.33 million citizens are eligible to vote in this
election, official data showed.

//Petra// HA