Israel Military Prepares for Overseas Voting Amidst Multiple Fronts
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
The IDF is establishing over 850 polling stations, including mobile units, in operational zones in Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria for soldiers to vote in the upcoming elections. Early voting begins October 20th and runs for seven days, with the general election on October 27th. This initiative allows all service members to exercise their right to vote, with an expected higher turnout than the previous election's 73%.
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- Over 850 IDF polling stations will be set up in operational zones in Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria.
- Early voting for soldiers begins October 20th and lasts for seven days, ending on election day, October 27th.
- This is the first time soldiers will vote outside Israel while in active operational zones.
- Approximately 75% of the polling stations will be stationary, with 25% mobile.
- Around 3,000 soldiers will serve as polling station committee members.
- The IDF expects a higher voter turnout than the previous election's 73%.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is making extensive preparations to enable all service members, including those deployed in active operational zones, to vote in the upcoming elections. This marks the first time soldiers will be able to cast ballots outside of Israel's borders while actively engaged in operations. Over 850 polling stations are slated to be set up across all operational sectors, with the possibility of this number increasing. Approximately 75% of these stations will be stationary, while the remaining 25% will be mobile.
Early voting within the IDF will commence on October 20th and run for seven days, culminating on the general election day of October 27th. Around 200 polling stations will open 168 hours prior to the general election, starting the Wednesday before. Colonel Vered Ben Yehuda is coordinating the election system within the military. Hundreds of stationary and mobile polling stations will operate wherever active duty and reserve soldiers are stationed.
Mobile polling stations will travel between units according to a predetermined schedule, with each station secured by an armed officer or NCO. The ballot box will remain locked during transit between locations. Soldiers have the option to vote at a military polling station or a civilian one, using double envelopes to ensure voter eligibility and prevent multiple votes.
An estimated 3,000 soldiers, trained as polling station committee members, will participate in running the election system, alongside numerous election officers. The first soldiers to vote early will include naval personnel heading out to sea and those stationed abroad. The IDF anticipates a higher voter turnout than the previous election, which saw 73% participation among its ranks. Soldiers on leave can also vote at civilian polling stations.
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