Netanyahu cries theft as Israelis flock to polls

Israelis voted in record numbers on Tuesday, with turnout reaching its highest level in over 50 years. The surge came as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made unfounded claims of theft in a bid to rally his supporters. Netanyahu, facing a close race, alleged without evidence that his opponents were "stealing" the election. Critics dismissed the claim as a scare tactic aimed at energizing his base. The high turnout suggested voters were determined to deliver a clear verdict on Netanyahu's leadership after years of political deadlock.