Vote counting continues in Israeli parliamentary elections after high turnout (2)

NAZARETH, ISRAEL - OCT. 27: Vote counting continued in Israel’s parliamentary elections after polls closed at 10 pm local time Tuesday, with supporters of the Joint List celebrating in Nazareth as early results emerged. Joint List leader Yousef Jabareen joined supporters at the gathering following the announcement of the first results. The Central Elections Committee said turnout had reached 74.3% as of 8 pm local time, the highest level recorded at that hour since 1988. Final results are expected to be announced later.