29.10.2026 17:10
Palestinian voters heading to the polls in Israel's general elections created interesting scenes by going to vote on camels, horses, and donkeys. In the elections, in which Arab voters showed great interest especially in the Negev region, turnout reached 44.9 percent as of 14:00, the highest level for the same time slot since 1973.
In Israel's general elections, where approximately 7.3 million voters were called to the polls, the means of transportation preferred by Palestinian voters on their way to vote drew attention.
THEY WENT TO THE BALLOT BOXES ON CAMELS, HORSES, AND DONKEYS
In the elections to determine the new members of the 120-seat Knesset, Palestinian citizens of Israel went to the polls on camels, horses, and donkeys.
Voters going to vote on animals was one of the unusual images of election day.
HEAVY TURNOUT AMONG ARAB VOTERS
On the other hand, it was reported that especially Arab voters in the Negev region showed intense interest in the ballot boxes in the elections.
According to data from the Israeli Central Elections Committee, nationwide turnout reached 44.9 percent as of 14:00 local time, rising to the highest level recorded in the same time slot since 1973.