Record turnout and arrests mark Israel's high-stakes election day
Israel's election saw its highest voter participation since 1977, while police detained a knife-wielding man and three alleged election-interference suspects, and Netanyahu blamed Arab voters for trying to steal the vote.
Why it matters
High turnout and security incidents highlight the stakes and tensions surrounding Israel's pivotal national election.
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