Israeli Diplomats Begin Voting Abroad for Upcoming Knesset Elections
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Israeli diplomats and their families began casting ballots abroad for the 26th Knesset elections on October 15, 2026, over a week before the main election. Voting is taking place at 99 diplomatic missions worldwide, with around 4,800 Israelis expected to participate. The process spans 30 hours, with the largest station in New York. Ballots will be sent to Israel for counting.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israeli diplomats and their families started voting abroad for the 26th Knesset elections on October 15, 2026.
- Voting is occurring at 99 Israeli diplomatic missions across the globe.
- Approximately 4,800 Israelis are eligible to cast absentee ballots.
- The largest polling station is expected at Israel's Consulate in New York.
- Ballots will be transferred to Israel for official counting.
- The entire voting process for diplomats will last approximately 30 hours.
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