Netanyahu’s Party Moves to Extend Voting as Israelis Flock to Polls in Record Numbers

Israeli election officials reported unusually high voter turnout on Tuesday, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party to request an extension of voting hours. The party asked the central elections committee to keep polling stations open later than planned, citing long lines and strong participation across the country. Record turnout could reshape the outcome of the vote, though official results are not yet available. Election officials said they were reviewing the request.