Israel Votes: Polls Open for 7.3 Million Eligible Voters to Elect 26th Knesset
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Polling stations opened across Israel Tuesday for the election of the 26th Knesset, with over 7.3 million eligible voters able to cast ballots. The election involves 12,018 polling stations, with most open from 7 AM to 10 PM. The Central Elections Committee is working to ensure a smooth process and warned against misinformation online. Around 330,000 first-time voters are participating.
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- Over 7.3 million Israelis are eligible to vote in the election for the 26th Knesset.
- Polling stations opened Tuesday morning and will operate until 10 PM, with some exceptions.
- Approximately 330,000 young Israelis are voting for the first time.
- The Central Elections Committee is managing 12,018 polling stations nationwide.
- The committee warned against the spread of misinformation on election day.
Polling stations across Israel opened Tuesday morning for the election of the 26th Knesset, with over 7.3 million eligible voters set to cast their ballots. A total of 12,018 polling stations are operational nationwide. Most stations opened at 7:00 AM and will remain open until 10:00 PM, while those with adjusted hours will operate from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Voters are advised to check their polling station location and bring valid identification. The Central Elections Committee confirmed that presenting the voter notification is not mandatory for casting a ballot.
Approximately 330,000 young Israelis will be participating in elections for the first time. The acting director-general of the Central Elections Committee stated that the election day is the culmination of months of intensive work by thousands of committee staff to ensure a smooth and accessible voting process for all citizens. Committee teams will work throughout the day to maintain a proper, accessible, secret, and supervised voting procedure.
The Elections Committee also issued a warning against the spread of misinformation and misleading reports online during election day. They urged the public to verify the source and context of any information, images, or videos before sharing, and to rely on official sources. The committee encouraged citizens to exercise their right to vote and to act with respect and patience towards fellow voters and polling station staff.
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