Election Chief Expresses Confidence in Vote Integrity Amidst Preparations
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Central Elections Committee Chairman Noam Sohlberg expressed confidence in the integrity of the upcoming elections, assuring that vote theft is impossible. The committee is preparing for over 7.3 million voters at 12,018 polling stations, with extensive logistical operations underway. Sohlberg highlighted numerous oversight mechanisms and cooperation with security agencies to ensure accurate results despite challenges like cyber threats and public polarization.
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- Election chief Noam Sohlberg is confident vote theft is impossible and results will be true.
- Over 7.3 million Israelis are eligible to vote at 12,018 polling stations.
- Approximately 450 million ballots will be printed for 38 competing lists.
- The committee is implementing dozens of oversight measures to ensure result accuracy.
- Preparations involve cooperation with police, Shin Bet, and the Cyber Directorate.
The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, expressed strong confidence in the integrity of the upcoming elections, stating that stealing the vote is impossible. Speaking during a visit to the committee's logistical operations center in Shoham, just 13 days before polls open, Sohlberg assured that despite challenges, the committee is convinced of the elections' purity.
The committee is preparing for 7,331,981 eligible voters who will cast ballots at 12,018 polling stations across Israel. Preparations include printing approximately 450 million ballot papers for 38 competing lists, along with 12 million ballot envelopes and four million outer envelopes. Yossi Thoran, the center's director, showcased the process of packing ballot boxes and envelopes, quality control measures, and the distribution of equipment via hundreds of trucks.
Sohlberg emphasized the extensive oversight and control mechanisms in place, stating, "There are dozens of inspection and control measures designed to ensure the results will be true results." He highlighted the reliability of paper ballots, which allow for recounting and corrections, thereby ensuring confidence in the outcomes. The center also presented tools to minimize errors by polling station teams, such as a ruler with a special slot for marking voters who have already cast their ballot.
Furthermore, a backup system was displayed to ensure rapid replenishment of ballots and supplies on election day. Sohlberg noted that preparations for security, technological, and operational scenarios are being conducted in cooperation with the police, Shin Bet, the Cyber Directorate, and other bodies. The 20 regional committees and the central election committee teams are actively preparing for election day.
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