Israel Prepares for Knesset Elections: 7.3 Million Eligible Voters, Extensive Security Measures
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel's Central Elections Committee is ready for the Knesset elections on October 27, with 7.3 million citizens eligible to vote. The committee has allocated 690 million shekels for the election, setting up 12,018 polling stations nationwide. Security measures include 15,000 cameras to monitor the process, and contingency plans are in place for potential security threats.
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- Approximately 7.3 million Israeli citizens are eligible to vote in the upcoming Knesset elections.
- The Central Elections Committee has set up 12,018 polling stations across Israel.
- A budget of 690 million shekels (about $222 million) has been allocated for the elections.
- 15,000 cameras will be used to monitor voting and vote counting for security and transparency.
- Contingency plans are in place for potential security threats on election day.
- Overseas voting is restricted to specific categories like diplomats and sailors.
Israel's Central Elections Committee (CEC) has finalized preparations for the upcoming Knesset elections, scheduled for October 27. Approximately 7.3 million citizens are eligible to vote. The CEC has completed most organizational tasks two days before polling stations open. It remains unclear if this figure includes Israeli citizens residing abroad, as overseas voting is limited to specific groups like diplomats and sailors. Consequently, public organizations are urging Israelis living overseas to return to the country to cast their ballots.
A budget of 690 million shekels (approximately $222 million) has been allocated for the elections, covering logistics, printing, and personnel costs. Essential materials have been distributed to regional centers. Across Israel, 12,018 polling stations equipped with 18,000 ballot boxes have been set up. To ensure no party list runs out of ballots, 450 million have been printed, averaging 11.5 million per list.
Around 100,000 staff members will manage the electoral process. To maintain transparency and prevent irregularities, 15,000 cameras, both wearable and stationary, will monitor voting and vote counting, particularly in disputed situations. The CEC emphasized these measures aim to ensure accessible, transparent voting and adherence to all procedures, allowing every citizen to exercise their right freely.
Earlier reports indicated the CEC is developing contingency plans for potential security threats, such as rocket attacks or terrorist incidents, on election day. Depending on the circumstances, authorities may extend voting hours, alter polling station operations, or, in exceptional cases, continue voting into the following day.
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