Netanyahu warns of high turnout in Israeli election: ‘Emergency hour’

Benjamin Netanyahu warned of high voter turnout in Left strongholds during the most critical Israeli parliamentary elections of his career. These elections follow the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. Mid-day reports indicate turnout has reached a 53-year high, with 45 percent of voters casting ballots, the highest since 1973. This surge may hinder Netanyahu's ability to secure a 61-seat majority and could potentially increase the number of parliamentary seats for Arab minority communities.