Israeli Politicians Cast Early Votes in Knesset Elections
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israeli politicians, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Avigdor Lieberman, and Yair Golan, were among the first to vote in the Knesset elections. Over 7.3 million Israelis are eligible to vote at 12,018 polling stations nationwide. The Central Elections Committee is set to announce final results by November 4th, with at least 35 parties competing.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other key politicians have cast early votes in the Knesset elections.
- Over 7.3 million Israelis are eligible to vote in the 26th Knesset elections.
- 12,018 polling stations are operating across Israel, with most closing at 10:00 PM.
- Vote counting will begin immediately after polls close, with results due by November 4th.
- At least 35 parties are competing in the elections.
Israeli politicians were among the first to cast their ballots in the Knesset elections. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, and Yair Golan, chairman of the Democratic Party, have all voted, according to Israeli media. Lieberman voted with his wife in the settlement of Nokdim in Gush Etzion, where his family resides. Golan cast his vote in Rosh Ha'ayin, near his home. Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot also cast their votes.
Israelis are electing members of the 26th Knesset, with 7,331,981 eligible voters, an increase of over half a million from the previous election. Across the country, 12,018 polling stations opened at 7:00 AM, with most closing at 10:00 PM. In smaller communities, polling hours are from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Vote counting will commence immediately after polls close, and the Central Elections Committee is expected to announce final results by November 4th. Voters are required to present identification such as an ID card (Teudat Zehut), a valid driver's license, or a passport; an electoral notification is not mandatory.
At least 35 parties are participating in the elections, and citizens aged 18 and over are eligible to vote.
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