Israel records highest voter turnout in nearly 50 years

Israel recorded its highest voter turnout in nearly 50 years as citizens voted on Tuesday. Turnout reached 44.9% by 2 pm, the highest recorded for that hour since 1973, according to the Central Elections Committee. PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing opposition leaders Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett, is seeking to retain power after three years of war.