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Haaretz EnglishPolitics

Israel Election Jargon Explained Ahead of Tuesday Vote

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Israel's general election is scheduled for Tuesday, with voting to begin at 7 A.M. The election process involves specific jargon such as "mandates" for parliamentary seats and "midgamim" for polls. Voters will also encounter the "double envelopes" system, and the president will ultimately choose the candidate to form the next government.

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  • Israel's general election is set for Tuesday, with voting starting at 7 A.M.
  • Key election terms include "mandates" for parliamentary seats and "midgamim" for polls.
  • The voting system utilizes "double envelopes" for ballot integrity.
  • The president will select the candidate tasked with forming a government.
Israel Election Jargon Explained Ahead of Tuesday Vote
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Haaretz English publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read Haaretz English’s full report from the link at the top of the page.

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