Anadolu Agency reported Tuesday that Israel's polling places might operate past the scheduled cutoff amid strong turnout in the country's election for the 120-seat Knesset.
Most stations were scheduled to close at 4 p.m. EDT (20:00 UTC), or 10 p.m. in Israel, after opening at 1 a.m. EDT (7 a.m. local time), according to the Central Elections Committee (CEC). Polling places serving communities with up to 350 eligible voters, along with hospitals, prisons and care homes, had shorter schedules under the committee's voter guidance.
The vote determines which party lists win seats in the 120-member Knesset, but voters do not directly elect the prime minister. The parliamentary process determines who forms the next government; EconoTimes previously described the election schedule and coalition stakes.
Anadolu and Reuters reported that broadcasters were expected to issue exit-poll projections when most stations closed, with initial results expected overnight. The CEC timetable lists Nov. 4 for official results.
