Your Guide to Voting in Israel's 26th Knesset Elections

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Over 7.3 million Israelis are eligible to vote in the 26th Knesset elections today, with polling stations open from 7 AM to 10 PM in most locations. Voters need to present original identification to cast their ballot at their assigned station. Special provisions are made for soldiers, patients, prisoners, and those with mobility issues. Public transportation is free starting this evening.

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Over 7.3 million Israelis are eligible to vote in the 26th Knesset elections today.
Voters must present original identification like an ID card or passport to vote.
Most polling stations are open from 7 AM to 10 PM, with some exceptions.
Voters are assigned to specific polling stations based on their registered address.
Special accessible polling stations are available for soldiers, patients, prisoners, and disabled voters.
Public transportation is free from this evening to facilitate voting.

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Israelis are heading to the polls today, Tuesday, for the 26th Knesset elections, with over 7.3 million eligible voters across the country. The Central Elections Committee has set up more than 6,200 polling stations nationwide, including over 3,600 specially accessible ones.

To cast a ballot, voters must present valid identification such as an ID card, driver's license, or Israeli passport to the polling committee. A photograph of an ID on a mobile device will not be accepted. Voters are assigned to a specific polling station based on their registered address, but its location and number can be confirmed through the Interior Ministry's online service or by calling official information lines.

The voting process involves identifying oneself, receiving an envelope, entering a private booth to select a single ballot for the desired party, placing it in the envelope, and then depositing the envelope into the ballot box. Submitting multiple ballots or marking a ballot in a way that could identify the voter may lead to disqualification.

While voting is generally restricted to one's assigned polling station, exceptions exist for specific groups, including soldiers, hospital patients, prisoners, and individuals with mobility impairments who can use designated accessible polling stations. Most polling stations will operate from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with some exceptions in smaller communities and specific institutions operating from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Voters in line at closing time will still be permitted to vote.