Israel's Central Elections Committee Details Preparations for Knesset Vote
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Israel's Central Elections Committee has detailed extensive preparations for the upcoming Knesset elections, including over 12,000 polling stations and 18,000 ballot boxes. The committee is printing 450 million ballot papers and will employ around 100,000 workers on election day. The election budget is approximately 690 million shekels, with plans to recycle over 400 tons of paper afterward.
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- Over 12,000 polling stations and 18,000 ballot boxes are being prepared for the Knesset elections.
- Approximately 100,000 workers will be employed on election day, with extensive training programs.
- 450 million ballot papers will be printed, using about 250 tons of paper.
- The budget for the 26th Knesset elections is set at approximately 690 million shekels.
- Free public transportation will be available on election day to facilitate voter access.
Israel's Central Elections Committee has revealed extensive preparations for the upcoming Knesset elections, outlining the logistical and organizational measures required for the process. The committee stated that these preparations involve establishing a broad system that includes setting up polling stations, training staff and observers, and ensuring accessibility to ballot boxes, alongside procedures to guarantee the integrity and availability of voting.
More than 12,000 polling stations will be utilized, with 18,000 ballot boxes prepared. Specifically, 6,209 polling stations are equipped for individuals with disabilities, including 3,621 that are specially adapted. Twenty regional election committees across Israel are overseeing the logistical and organizational arrangements. To facilitate voter access, the committee announced the provision of 660 free public transportation routes between cities on election day, encompassing all of Israel Railways lines.
In terms of materials, the Central Elections Committee is printing 450 million ballot papers, averaging 11.5 million per electoral list, using approximately 250 tons of paper. The scale of printed materials reflects the extensive preparations needed for timely distribution. On election day, the number of workers will surge from around 40 between election cycles to 1,200 during the election period, reaching approximately 100,000 workers on the actual voting day. Training programs will involve about 50,000 participants across roughly 2,140 training sessions, with 15,000 cameras allocated for election integrity observers.
The budget for the 26th Knesset elections is approximately 690 million shekels, covering preparation and operational expenses. Following the elections, the committee plans to send over 400 tons of paper and cardboard for recycling. The committee emphasized that these arrangements are designed to ensure an organized, accessible, and monitored election process, enabling the public to exercise their right to vote.
