The voter turnout in the 2024 municipal elections is significantly lower than in 2018, with only 3.9% of eligible voters exercising their right to vote by 11:00.
This is compared to 5.3% in the previous municipal elections 2018, which saw 59.5% participation by election day’s end.
Election Day in Israel is traditionally a public holiday, although shops, entertainment venues, and shopping centers remain open.