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Ongoing Story· Day 15

Israel Sets Election Date for 26th Knesset in October 2026

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Kikar HaShabbatPolitics

Israel Votes in 26th Knesset Elections After Four-Year Gap

Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba

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Hebrew · 16 newsrooms covering

Israel is holding its general election today, with over 7.3 million eligible voters heading to 12,018 polling stations. Voters will choose from 36 lists to form the 26th Knesset. This marks the first national election in four years, with updates expected throughout the day.

The story in 4 lines · by baba

  • Over 7.3 million Israelis are eligible to vote in the 26th Knesset election.
  • More than 12,000 polling stations are open across Israel.
  • Voters will choose from 36 competing political lists.
  • This is the first Israeli general election in four years.
Israel Votes in 26th Knesset Elections After Four-Year Gap
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Israel is holding its general election today, with polls opening across the country for citizens to elect the 26th Knesset. A total of 7,331,981 eligible voters are expected to cast their ballots at 12,018 polling stations. They will choose from 36 competing lists, marking the first national election in four years.

The election day is being closely monitored, with ongoing updates expected throughout the day.

Kikar HaShabbatHaredi · Bnei Brak

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