Israel's Upcoming Election Costs Nearly 700 Million Shekels
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Israel's upcoming 26th Knesset elections will cost approximately 690 million shekels, involving over 7.3 million eligible voters at 12,018 polling stations. The Central Elections Committee has printed 450 million ballot papers, requiring 250 tons of paper. Up to 100,000 workers will be employed on election day, with extensive training and camera surveillance planned to ensure election integrity.
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- The upcoming Israeli election is budgeted at 690 million shekels.
- Over 7.3 million citizens are eligible to vote in the 26th Knesset elections.
- The elections will be conducted at 12,018 polling stations nationwide.
- 450 million ballot papers have been printed, totaling 250 tons of paper.
- Up to 100,000 workers will be employed on election day.
- Over 400 tons of paper and cardboard will be recycled post-election.
As Israel prepares for the 26th Knesset elections this coming Tuesday, the Central Elections Committee has released figures detailing the extensive preparations. The election, which will involve 7,331,981 eligible voters, will take place across 12,018 polling stations using 18,000 ballot boxes. Of these, 6,209 stations are accessible, including 3,621 specially designed accessible stations.
The committee has printed 450 million ballot papers, with each of the 25 participating parties receiving 11.5 million slips, totaling 250 tons of paper. Following the elections, over 400 tons of paper and cardboard will be sent for recycling.
The overall budget for the election preparations and management is approximately 690 million shekels. The training program involves around 50,000 individuals in approximately 2,140 classrooms. Additionally, about 15,000 cameras will be used by election integrity supervisors.
The workforce for the Central Elections Committee fluctuates significantly, with 40 permanent staff members, expanding to 1,200 during the election period, and reaching up to 100,000 workers on election day itself. Twenty regional election committees are operating nationwide to facilitate the process.
