Jerusalem:Voter turnout in the Knesset elections reached 55.7% by 4 pm, as reported by Israeli sources on Tuesday. This significant figure reflects the participation levels in the elections to determine the composition of the 26th Knesset.
According to Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA – English, polling stations were opened on Tuesday morning across Israel and the 1948 Territories for members of the public to elect representatives. A total of 36 electoral lists are competing for the 120 seats available in the Knesset.
Approximately 7.33 million voters are eligible to cast their ballots in these elections, which are conducted through a proportional representation system. This system mandates that an electoral list secure at least 3.25% of valid votes to qualify for seat allocation. Additionally, surplus-vote agreements between lists influence the distribution of the remaining seats.