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Netanyahu and Herzog Cast Ballots in Knesset Elections, Urge Public to Vote

The prime minister and the president cast their ballots and called on citizens to participate in the election for the 26th Knesset.


Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast his ballot at a polling station in Jerusalem this morning and urged the public to go vote, newspaper Maariv and news website Srugim reported. Leaders and figures across the political spectrum likewise cast their ballots nationwide in the election for the 26th Knesset.

President Isaac Herzog also voted and called on citizens to participate in the vote. According to Srugim, Herzog said: "We are all equal, this is our day to go, influence, and vote."

Further details regarding official voter turnout figures throughout the day have not yet been released.

Sources: סרוגים, מעריב — מבזקים

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