Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog and Wife Cast Ballots in Knesset Elections

President of Israel Yitzhak Herzog and his wife, Michal, cast their votes in the Knesset elections on October 27, 2026. They arrived at a polling station in the Rehavia neighborhood of Jerusalem. Voting is taking place across the country, with citizens selecting parties to be represented in parliament. The election results will determine the distribution of seats in the Knesset and form the basis for the next government. The President's participation was one of the notable events of the election day. The Central Elections Committee is monitoring the election process and gathering information on polling station operations. Other notable voters included former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, who voted in Rishon LeZion, and Aryeh Deri, who voted in Jerusalem and set a condition for coalition formation. Families of victims from October 7 urged Israelis to honor their memory by voting. The Central Elections Committee also issued warnings that markings on ballots could invalidate votes. The cyber police have entered a 24/7 operational mode due to a wave of deepfakes circulating before the elections. Over 95% of polling stations have opened, with 7.3 million Israelis eligible to vote.