From New York Post · · 50s
Israel Election Turnout Hits 50-Year High
Gal Gadot votes as Israel's election turnout reaches record pace.
In brief
Gal Gadot votes as Israel's election turnout reaches record pace. Israel's voter turnout hits 45% in legislative election, with Gal Gadot urging citizens to vote for change. Originally reported by New York Post.
Election Turnout Pace
Nearly 45% of voters have cast ballots by 2 p.m. local time, the highest since 1973.
Gal Gadot Votes
Wonder Woman actor Gal Gadot cast her ballot urging Israelis to exercise their democratic right.
“That’s it, I’m exercising my right to vote, and I ask all of you to go out and exercise your most basic, most important, the most democratic right, and to vote for who you believe in”
Voter Turnout Target
Turnout expected to reach record highs with 3.3 million out of 7.3 million voters.
Opposition Coalition
Ex-military chief Gadi Eisenkot leads the change bloc aiming to oust Netanyahu.
Voter Motivations
Some voters support Netanyahu for Iran policy while others back Eisenkot for change.
Military Turnout
Israeli military turnout at 48% as of 1 p.m. local time, higher than 2022 election.
In short
Israel's voter turnout hits 45% in legislative election, with Gal Gadot urging citizens to vote for change.
