# Israel elections: voter turnout reaches 55%

> Israelis vote in historic election with 55% turnout as Netanyahu faces divided electorate.
- Title: Israel elections: voter turnout reaches 55% · France24
- Summary: Israelis vote in historic election with 55% turnout as Netanyahu faces divided electorate. Israeli voter turnout reached 55% by 4pm local time on October 27…
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- Source: France24 — https://france24.com/en/israel-elections-voter-turnout-reaches-55-by-4pm-local-time
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## Voter turnout
Israelis flocked to the polls Tuesday (October 27) in turnout unseen in decades.
## First exit polls
First exit polls show no clear winner with Arab parties making gains.
## Netanyahu's government
Netanyahu govt has 'attacked' Israeli judicial system and democratic institutions.
## Arab citizens perspective
Ibrahim Abu Ahmad says having an ally in Jewish community is crucial for Arab citizens.
## Election significance
Israeli elections are a referendum on Netanyahu, security and whether Israel remains a democracy.
## Voting context
Israelis vote in tense election after October 7, 2023 attack with no clear winner.
## Key takeaway

Israeli voter turnout reached 55% by 4pm local time on October 27, 2026, delivering a verdict on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the first election since the October 7, 2023 attack.