Israel election live: Netanyahu’s bid to extend voting hours denied by central elections committee

The central elections committee in Israel has denied a request from Prime Minister Netanyahu to extend voting hours. This decision means that polls will close at 10pm local time as scheduled. The move is significant because it could impact the outcome of the election, particularly if there are long lines or technical issues at polling stations. The high turnout in this election, reportedly the highest on record, may also make the results more unpredictable.

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The election outcome is uncertain and the high turnout may lead to a surprise result. This uncertainty could lead to market volatility and decreased investor confidence.

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