TEL AVIV -UNS : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the final hours of voting in the Knesset elections as critical, declaring, “Four hours left to save Israel,” amid a fiercely contested electoral race and deep political divisions over the future of his government.
Voters turned out in significant numbers as rival parties stepped up efforts to mobilise their supporters during the closing hours of polling. Netanyahu’s Likud party requested an extension of voting hours from the Central Elections Committee, seeking to allow additional voters to cast their ballots.
According to figures released by the Central Elections Committee, voter turnout reached 55.7 per cent by 4 p.m., an increase of 8.2 percentage points compared with the previous election.
Meanwhile, opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party, warned that Netanyahu could challenge the election results. Eisenkot accused the prime minister of preparing to question the integrity of the electoral process.
“Netanyahu is in a state of panic and is laying the groundwork to challenge the results,” Eisenkot said in a statement, underscoring the escalating political confrontation between the prime minister’s camp and the opposition.
The developments came as attention focused on the final vote count and its potential implications for Israel’s political landscape. The outcome is expected to play a significant role in determining the country’s next political direction and Netanyahu’s future as prime Developing story
