Israel's 26th Knesset Elections Begin With Over 12,000 Polling Stations Open
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israel's elections for the 26th Knesset commenced with 12,018 polling stations opening nationwide for over 7.3 million eligible voters. Voting is open from 7 AM to 10 PM, with some exceptions for smaller localities and special facilities. Thirty-six parties are vying for 120 seats in parliament. Public transportation is free across the country to encourage participation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Over 12,000 polling stations opened across Israel for the 26th Knesset elections.
- More than 7.3 million Israelis are eligible to vote in the national election.
- Voting is scheduled to conclude at 10:00 PM nationwide.
- Thirty-six political lists are competing for the 120 seats in the Knesset.
- Public transportation is free for all citizens on election day.
Israel's national elections for the 26th Knesset are underway, with 12,018 polling stations opening across the country at 7:00 AM. A total of 7,331,981 eligible voters are expected to cast their ballots. Polling stations will remain open until 10:00 PM, with provisions for those in line at closing time to still vote. In smaller communities with up to 350 eligible voters, polling hours are slightly shorter, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, a schedule also observed by some special polling stations, including those in hospitals, nursing homes, and prisons. Thirty-six parties are competing for the 120 seats in the Knesset. To facilitate voter turnout, public transportation, including intercity buses for routes over 15 kilometers and Israel Railways, is free for all citizens until the end of service on election day.
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