Israel Heads to Polls for 26th Knesset Elections
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Israel is holding elections today for the 26th Knesset, with over 7.3 million eligible voters choosing among 36 parties for 120 seats. The election operation involves 12,018 polling stations, 100,000 workers, and a budget of 690 million shekels. Free public transportation is provided to voters, and official results are expected by November 4.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Over 7.3 million Israelis are eligible to vote in the 26th Knesset elections.
- Thirty-six parties are competing for 120 seats in the upcoming Knesset.
- The election operation involves 12,018 polling stations and 100,000 workers.
- The national budget allocated for the elections amounts to 690 million shekels.
- Official election results are scheduled to be announced by November 4.
Israel is holding elections today for the 26th Knesset, with over 7.3 million eligible voters casting ballots to determine the composition of the next parliament. A total of 36 parties are competing for the 120 seats available, with the electoral threshold set at 3.25%. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, approximately 6.5 million eligible voters reside in Israel, while about 810,000 live abroad. Most polling stations will operate from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The Central Elections Committee has prepared 12,018 polling stations and around 18,000 ballot boxes nationwide. Of these, 6,209 polling stations are accessible, including 3,621 specially accessible ones. Ahead of election day, the committee printed over 450 million ballot papers, approximately 11.5 million for each party, requiring about 250 tons of paper. More than 400 tons of paper and cardboard are expected to be recycled after the elections. The massive election operation involves approximately 100,000 workers, 50,000 trained supervisors who underwent instruction in about 2,140 classrooms, and around 15,000 cameras for election integrity monitors. The election budget is set at 690 million shekels. To facilitate voting, 660 intercity bus routes will be free of charge, in addition to free travel on Israel Railways. Vote counting will commence immediately after polls close, with official results to be published no later than November 4.
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