Opposition condemns Netanyahu’s bid to extend voting hours in pivotal Israeli election – live updates

The election has seen a record turnout of voters with Likud party requesting an extension to voting hours What you need to know about Israel’s election Across Israel , voting is now under way. Here are some of the latest images being sent to us over the newswires: Tens of thousan

The election has seen a record turnout of voters with Likud party requesting an extension to voting hours What you need to know about Israel’s election Across Israel , voting is now under way. Here are some of the latest images being sent to us over the newswires: Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad have flown in for the elections, according to Aid Coalition , a US-based nonprofit focused on strengthening Israel’s democracy. Israeli law generally requires citizens to vote in person in the country, with narrow exceptions for diplomats and certain official emissaries abroad.

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