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Guide Explains How to Vote in Israel's Upcoming Knesset Elections
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Israelis will vote in Knesset elections on October 27, 2026, with a guide detailing the process for first-time voters. Eligible citizens aged 18 and over, listed in the Population Registry, can cast ballots at assigned polling stations. Voters need a valid ID, and the process involves selecting a party slip in private and placing it in an official envelope. Parties must achieve 3.25% of the vote to enter the Knesset, after which the president will task a member with forming a government.
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- Israeli Knesset elections are scheduled for October 27, 2026, with a guide available for new voters.
- Voters must be Israeli citizens aged 18+, listed in the Population Registry, and present valid photo ID.
- Polling stations nationwide will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., with exceptions for smaller communities and institutions.
- The voting process is analog: voters select a party slip in private and place it in an official envelope.
- A party needs at least 3.25% of the vote to enter the Knesset and participate in government formation.
- Soldiers in Gaza and Lebanon could vote early starting October 20 at pre-approved sites.
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