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Voter turnout reaches 40.8% in municipal elections by 7:00 p.m.
By 7 p.m., voter turnout in local elections reached 40.8%, as reported by the All-Israel Election Monitoring Center, marking an increase from 49.2% in 2018.
Police: 62 cases of election violations by 7:30 p.m.
62 cases have been opened regarding suspicions of "double voting," voter bribery, threats, and violence.
Gallant: Hamas aims to turn Ramadan into second October 7
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Hamas aims to escalate tensions during Ramadan, likening it to the "October 7 tragedy."
Lawyer who accompanied Navalny's mother to Salekhard detained in Moscow
Publications Sota and Novaya Gazeta Europe have reported the detention of Navalny’s lawyer, Vasily Dubkov, in Moscow.
Israeli election day spending: 928 Million NIS in cafes, shops by 5 p.m.
According to credit card companies, Israelis are taking advantage of the midweek day off, when all stores are open, for shopping and entertainment.
Only 31% of Israeli voters have voted in municipal elections by 5 p.m.
According to the All-Israel Election Monitoring Center, only 31% of voters had cast their ballots by 5 p.m., marking a decrease from 40% in 2018.
Melbourne 'Gaza Defender' accused of kidnapping, torturing employee of Jew
Australian media report that Laura Allam, a 28-year-old Jewish-hating activist from Melbourne, has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and torturing a 31-year-old man.