Record Israeli Voter Turnout Marks Historic Election Day, as Netanyahu Alleges Fraud
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Voter turnout reached record highs not seen since 1973 or 1977, with 44.9% participation by 2 p.m. Netanyahu issued an emergency appeal citing lower right-wing turnout and alleged election bribery by three Raam party officials, a claim dismissed as an isolated case by authorities. Yashar accused Netanyahu of preparing to challenge the results. A special 'double envelope' system for 650,000 voters — worth an estimated 14 seats — will take 24–36 hours to count and could shift initial projections.
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