Israel Votes After Four Years as Polling Stations Open Nationwide
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israel is holding general elections, with most of the 12,018 polling stations opening at 7:00 AM for over 7.3 million eligible voters. Citizens are choosing among 36 slates for the 26th Knesset, with voting concluding at 10:00 PM in most locations. Special polling stations are available in hospitals, prisons, and nursing homes, and vote counting will commence after polls close.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's general election is underway with 12,018 polling stations opening nationwide.
- Over 7.3 million eligible voters will choose from 36 slates for the 26th Knesset.
- Voting hours vary, with most stations closing at 10:00 PM and others at 8:00 PM.
- Special polling stations are available in hospitals, prisons, and nursing homes.
- Vote counting will begin immediately after the polls close.
Israelis headed to the polls on election day, with most of the 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 to choose representatives for the 26th Knesset from among 36 competing slates. Voting will continue until 10:00 PM in most areas, though polling stations in smaller communities, hospitals, prisons, and nursing homes will close earlier at 8:00 PM. Special provisions have been made for accessibility, with 6,209 polling stations designated as accessible and 3,621 as specially accessible. Additionally, 250 polling stations have been set up in hospitals, and 55 in prisons and detention centers. Vote counting is scheduled to begin immediately after the polls close.
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