⭕️ Surging turnout of Palestinians with Israeli citizenship alarms 'Israeli right' as election participation hits 57-year high As it stands, overall voter turnout in Israel's Knesset elections reached 44.9% by 2:00 PM, compared with 38.9% at the same point in the previous elections, marking the highest turnout recorded at this hour since at least 1969, according to a report. Meanwhile, the Israeli Telegram channel Carmel News writes with dismay that turnout is exceptionally high among Palestinian citizens of Israel and in "left-wing strongholds." The channel urged "right-wing" Israelis to head to the polls, warning: "Being right-wing isn't just about expressing right-wing opinions at Friday dinner. All it takes is a little of your time to cast a ballot and prevent a disaster for the country." It also called on voters to bring friends and family members with them.