Israelis Vote in First Election Since October 7; Perth Man Votes for Biscuits in Flat Ballot
High turnout reported; Perth flatmate election described as 'also consequential'.
A polling station. Photo: Jebulon, “Urne Ballot box république”, via Wikimedia Commons, CC0
JERUSALEM / PERTH — Israelis are voting in a general election widely seen as a referendum on the country’s direction, with strong early turnout reported.
In Perth, fictional flatmates held a parallel ballot over which packet of biscuits to open. Turnout was 100%. The rich tea faction conceded after a recount involving crumbs.
We leave the real politics to serious coverage; our biscuit election is the only one we are qualified to call.
The real story: Israelis vote in general election (live coverage, 27 Oct 2026)
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