Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Likud supporters to vote in the Israeli election on October 27, 2026, alleging that the left was trying to steal the contest. His remarks did not establish that the election was being stolen.
Key Takeaways
- Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, cast their ballots in Jerusalem before his appeal to supporters.
- Official data showed turnout had reached 31.5% by noon local time.
Israeli election turnout appeal
In a video posted on X, Netanyahu called the vote a state of emergency and urged Likud supporters to bring family members and neighbors to polling stations. He framed the choice as one between a right-wing government led by Likud and a left-wing government with Arab parties.
Netanyahu claimed that turnout in the Arab sector in the south was higher than in the Jewish sector. He also said police had announced that three senior Likud campaign finance officers had been caught with envelopes of cash in the south.
Rival also calls on voters
Netanyahu’s principal rival, Gadi Eisenkot, also campaigned on election day and urged people to vote. Acknowledging long lines, he asked voters to be patient and said change was on its way.
The Central Elections Committee reported that turnout in the Knesset election had reached 31.5% by 12:00 p.m. local time.
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