Israeli Elections Begin Abroad Ahead of October Vote
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
The first votes for the 2026 Israeli elections were cast abroad starting Wednesday night at Israeli embassies and consulates. Around 4,800 eligible voters, including diplomatic staff and their families, can participate at 101 polling stations in 99 missions. The overseas voting period spans 30 hours, concluding Friday morning in Los Angeles. The general election is set for October 27.
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- Israeli elections began abroad Wednesday night at embassies and consulates.
- Approximately 4,800 eligible voters can cast ballots overseas.
- Voting takes place at 101 stations in 99 diplomatic missions globally.
- The overseas voting period lasts for 30 hours.
- The general election is scheduled for October 27.
The first votes for the 2026 Israeli elections were cast overnight Wednesday to Thursday, starting at Israel's embassy in Wellington, New Zealand, at 9 a.m. local time. Israel's representation in Fiji opened an hour later. A total of 101 polling stations are set up across 99 diplomatic missions worldwide. Approximately 4,800 individuals are eligible to vote abroad, including Israeli envoys, diplomatic staff, and their family members. This overseas vote is not open to all Israeli citizens residing outside the country. Each polling station operates according to local time, meaning the voting process spans about 30 hours globally. The final polling stations to close will be Israel's consulates in San Francisco and Los Angeles at 6 a.m. Israel time on Friday. Ballots will then be transported to Israel and delivered to the Knesset for counting. The general election is scheduled for October 27.
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