Live Updates: Politicians continue reporting fraud attempts, missing ballots at polling stations across Israel

IDF imposes blockades on West Bank cities on Election Day • IDF voter turnout reaches 30% as countrywide turnout sits at 16.68%, up from previous election

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Israeli citizens vote in the 26th Knesset election on October 27, 2026.

Israeli citizens vote in the 26th Knesset election on October 27, 2026.

(photo credit: Marc Israel Sellem/Jerusalem Post)

October 27, 12:00 PM

Yisrael Beytenu petitions Elections Committee over Shas distribution of kippot at polling station

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

October 27, 11:53 AM

Hendel's Reservists Party files complaint over missing, defaced ballot slips

The Reservists party chairman Yoaz Hendel speaks during an election conference at Tel Aviv University, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 18, 2026.

The Reservists party chairman Yoaz Hendel speaks during an election conference at Tel Aviv University, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 18, 2026.

(photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/FLASH90)

October 27, 11:48 AM

IDF imposes blockades on West Bank cities on Election Day, amid terror attack concerns

IDF soldiers take part in a military operation in the West Bank city of Hebron, October 25, 2026

IDF soldiers take part in a military operation in the West Bank city of Hebron, October 25, 2026

(photo credit: WISAM HASHLAMOUN/FLASH90)

October 27, 11:46 AM

IDF voter turnout reaches 30% by 10 a.m., up from previous election

FILE PHOTO: IDF soldiers cast their votes in a ballot box of the Golan Brigade 474 for Israel's general election at the Sa'ar military base in central Golan Heights on November 1, 2022.

FILE PHOTO: IDF soldiers cast their votes in a ballot box of the Golan Brigade 474 for Israel's general election at the Sa'ar military base in central Golan Heights on November 1, 2022.

(photo credit: MICHAEL GILADI/FLASH90)

October 27, 11:43 AM

Israel Police Commissioner Daniel Levy casts his ballot in the election

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Israel Police Commissioner Insp. Gen. Daniel Levy casts his ballot in the 26th Knesset election, October 27, 2026.

Israel Police Commissioner Insp. Gen. Daniel Levy casts his ballot in the 26th Knesset election, October 27, 2026.

(photo credit: ISRAEL POLICE SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

October 27, 11:36 AM

Ein Hod, Sde Nehemia among localities with highest voter turnout as of 10:00 a.m.

October 27, 11:35 AM

Transportation Minister Miri Regev casts ballot in Knesset election

ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Transportation Minister Miri Regev casts ballot for 26th Knesset elections, October 27, 2026.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev casts ballot for 26th Knesset elections, October 27, 2026.

(photo credit: LIKUD)

October 27, 11:29 AM

Eisenkot's Yashar party alleges systematic attempt to sabotage voting

October 27, 11:29 AM

Religious Zionist Party reports deliberately damaged Likud, Religious Zionist ballot slips

Torn Religious Zionist Party and Likud ballot slips.

Torn Religious Zionist Party and Likud ballot slips.

(photo credit: Religious Zionist party)

October 27, 11:26 AM

B'Yachad activist shoved in Tiberias, protester tears down party posters

ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

An individual shoves a B'Yachad activist in Tiberias, tears down party posters, on Election Day, October 27, 2026. (Credit: B'Yachad party)

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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