Israel closes its polling stations as the nation awaits crucial election results. Officials expect to release initial projections shortly.
Polling stations across Israel prepare to close their doors. Broadcasters expect to release exit polls very shortly after the final vote.
Election officials confirm that anyone waiting in line at 10 p.m. may still cast a ballot. This ensures all citizens have their chance to vote.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere at Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv remains tense. State radio reports that few activists or officials are currently present.
Also, the Israel Prison Service shared its voting data today. Nearly 89 percent of all eligible prisoners participated in the democratic process.
Furthermore, Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Arab-led political parties throughout the day. Opponents claim he and his allies treat Palestinian citizens unfairly.
These citizens make up about 20 percent of the total Israeli population. This rhetoric has caused significant concern among many voters.
After that, the Central Election Committee will begin the counting process. Officials expect to preliminary results by Wednesday evening.
Then, news channels will their exit poll projections with the public. These numbers offer a first glimpse into the potential outcome.
However, getting a final result might take much longer than expected. If no party secures a majority, coalition talks could last for weeks.
Finally, the committee plans to finish the full vote tally by Friday. They will publish the official election results on November 4.