Israelis Abroad Begin Voting for 26th Knesset Elections
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Voting for Israel's 26th Knesset elections began abroad on October 14th, 12 days before the election in Israel. Around 4,800 Israeli envoys and their families are voting at 101 polling stations in 99 missions worldwide. The process spans 30 hours, starting in New Zealand and ending on the US West Coast. Ballots will be transferred to Israel for counting.
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- Israelis abroad began voting for the 26th Knesset elections on October 14th.
- Approximately 4,800 Israeli envoys and their families are eligible to vote.
- Voting is taking place at 101 polling stations in 99 Israeli missions globally.
- The voting process will last for approximately 30 hours across different time zones.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Central Elections Committee are managing the operation.
- Ballot envelopes will be sent to Israel for counting.
Voting for Israel's 26th Knesset elections has commenced abroad, 12 days before the official election day in Israel. The first polling station opened in Wellington, New Zealand, on October 14th at 11:00 PM Israel time, followed by the Israeli mission in Suva, Fiji. Approximately 4,800 Israeli envoys and their eligible family members will cast their ballots over the next 30 hours at 101 polling stations located in 99 Israeli missions worldwide.
The voting process spans across different time zones, concluding on the US West Coast in Los Angeles and San Francisco on October 16th at 6:00 AM Israel time. The largest polling station is expected to be at the Israeli Consulate in New York, with around 700 eligible voters. This initiative, managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Central Elections Committee, includes not only diplomats but also staff from various government ministries and attachés serving abroad, along with their families.
A complex logistical operation is in place, involving the training of polling station staff by the Central Elections Committee, the secure transport of ballot boxes and election materials globally, and coordination across numerous countries and time zones. Strict security measures are being enforced to ensure the integrity of the vote and adherence to legal procedures. Upon completion, the ballot envelopes will be transferred to Israel under supervision for counting as part of the 26th Knesset elections.
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