Live Updates: Election Day: Haredi Public Party members report violence in Bnei Brak, Beit Shemesh

Netanyahu and Eisenkot’s blocs go head-to-head with neither side having a clear path to a Knesset majority, according to final polls • Arab, haredi, and overall voter turnout could prove decisive

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Families vote in Israel's general election in Jerusalem on October 27, 2026.

Families vote in Israel's general election in Jerusalem on October 27, 2026.

(photo credit: Marc Israel Sellem/The Jerusalem Post)

October 27, 9:55 AM

Rock-throwing terror attack reported in West Bank on Election Day

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A Palestinian protestor uses a sling shot to throw a stone towards Israeli security forces (unseen) during clashes at a protest against the expansion of the nearby Jewish settlement of Halamish, in the West Bank village of Nabi Saleh, near Ramallah.

A Palestinian protestor uses a sling shot to throw a stone towards Israeli security forces (unseen) during clashes at a protest against the expansion of the nearby Jewish settlement of Halamish, in the West Bank village of Nabi Saleh, near Ramallah.

(photo credit: FLASH90)

October 27, 9:50 AM

Defense Minister and Likud member Israel Katz votes in Moshav Yinon

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Defense Minister Israel Katz casts his ballot, October 27, 2026.

Defense Minister Israel Katz casts his ballot, October 27, 2026.

(photo credit: Israel Katz Spokesperson)

October 27, 9:48 AM

Channel 14 reporter verbally assaulted, harassed while covering voting in Haifa

Channel 14 northern correspondent Gal Tobi tearing up after being verbally assaulted, October 27, 2026.

Channel 14 northern correspondent Gal Tobi tearing up after being verbally assaulted, October 27, 2026.

(photo credit: Channel 14)

October 27, 9:46 AM

Yashar party leader greeted with cheers in Ashdod as he arrives to vote

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Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot is greeted in Ashdod on Election Day, October 27, 2026. (Credit: Yashar)

October 27, 9:41 AM

Ra'am Party Chairman Mansour Abbas cast his ballot

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Ra'am Party Chairman Mansour Abbas casts his ballot, October 26, 2027.

Ra'am Party Chairman Mansour Abbas casts his ballot, October 26, 2027.

(photo credit: RA'AM SPOKESPERSON)

October 27, 9:39 AM

People of Israel deputy Yoseph Haddad votes in Knesset election

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October 27, 9:36 AM

Balad chairperson Sami Abu Shehadeh votes in Jaffa

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Balad chairperson Sami Abu Shehadeh votes in Jaffa, October 27, 2026.

Balad chairperson Sami Abu Shehadeh votes in Jaffa, October 27, 2026.

(photo credit: BALAD SPOKESPERSON)

October 27, 9:32 AM

Former prime minister and B'Yachad head Naftali Bennett votes in Ra'anana

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Former prime minister Naftali Bennett and his wife cast their ballots on October 27, 2026.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett and his wife cast their ballots on October 27, 2026.

(photo credit: itay shaked)

October 27, 9:31 AM

Zehut party Chairman Moshe Feiglin casts his ballot

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Mosh Feiglin casts his ballot, October 26, 2027.

Mosh Feiglin casts his ballot, October 26, 2027.

(photo credit: Spokesperson/Mosher Feiglin)

October 27, 9:28 AM

Yisrael Beytenu Chairman Avigdor Liberman casts ballot

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Yisrael Beytenu Chairman Avigdor Liberman votes in Nokdim, October 26, 2027.

Yisrael Beytenu Chairman Avigdor Liberman votes in Nokdim, October 26, 2027.

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Israel votes 2026: All you need to know

Some 7.3 million eligible Israelis will decide between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc and Gadi Eisenkot's diverse opposition bloc.
A party must receive at least 3.25% of valid votes to enter the Knesset.
Most polling stations are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Some locations have different hours.
The Jerusalem Post will provide real-time election coverage throughout the day, including a live broadcast of the exit polls and their implications, starting from 9:30 p.m.

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