IDF Soldiers Vote in 26th Knesset Elections Across Israel and Abroad
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Voting for the 26th Knesset elections commenced for IDF soldiers on Wednesday at military polling stations across Israel and operational zones abroad. Approximately 850 ballot boxes, with a quarter being mobile, were deployed to ensure all service members could vote. The voting period will continue until the general election day, with the IDF committed to facilitating the process under operational constraints.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- IDF soldiers began voting in the 26th Knesset elections on Wednesday.
- Approximately 850 ballot boxes were distributed across military bases and operational zones.
- Voting stations were established from Mount Hermon to Eilat and in operational areas abroad.
- A quarter of the ballot boxes will be mobile to reach soldiers in active duty.
- The voting period will extend until the general election day.
Voting for the 26th Knesset elections began Wednesday for Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers, with military polling stations opening at bases and outposts throughout the country and beyond its borders. From Mount Hermon in the north to Eilat in the south, and from forces operating in Lebanon and Syria to soldiers in the Gaza Strip, the defense establishment undertook a large-scale logistical operation to ensure voting rights for all service members. Approximately 850 ballot boxes were distributed across the military for the voting period, which will continue until the official closing of polls on election day. To reach all soldiers, both career and reserve, regardless of their mission or location, a quarter of the ballot boxes will be mobile and move according to operational constraints on the ground. The IDF's elections officer emphasized the mission to enable all service members to exercise their democratic right to a secret ballot, even during operational activity and combat beyond the border. She stated, "The IDF is the people's army and a state army, which will do everything necessary to allow the elections to be held in order, subject to operational needs."
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