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Turnout hits historic high as Israel votes in national election, parties allege foul play
44.9% of eligible voters cast ballots by 2 p.m., highest ever at that hour; Netanyahu says 'they're trying to steal election,' and Eisenkot accuses him of trying to 'lay groundwork' to contest results; CEC says no evidence of systematic fraud
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