Israel Begins Printing 450 Million Ballots for Upcoming Knesset Elections
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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- 450 million ballots are being printed for Israel's 26th Knesset elections.
- The printing operation is underway at the Ord Press factory in Kiryat Gat.
- Approximately 7.3 million voters will use ballots distributed to 12,018 polling stations.
- The factory is operating 24/7 to meet election deadlines.
- Over 400 tons of paper will be recycled post-election.
The Central Elections Committee has commenced a large-scale operation to print approximately 450 million ballots for the upcoming 26th Knesset elections. This significant milestone in election preparations was marked by a visit from the committee's chairman, Judge Noam Solberg, and acting director-general, Dean Livna, to the Ord Press factory in Kiryat Gat.
The factory, described as Israel's largest printing facility, is operating around the clock, six days a week, to meet the strict deadlines. The massive print run is intended for the country's 7.3 million eligible voters, with each of the competing lists receiving about 11.5 million copies. These ballots will be distributed to 12,018 polling stations across Israel.
Judge Solberg stated during the tour that the number of ballots printed exceeds the legal requirement of one ballot per voter plus 30%, ensuring readiness for all contingencies. He expressed hope for a successful election day, describing it as a "holiday of elections."
The committee also highlighted the environmental aspect of the operation, noting that over 400 tons of paper and cardboard will be recycled after the elections, in line with the committee's sustainability policies.
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