Prison Voting Begins for 26th Knesset Elections
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Voting for the 26th Knesset elections began Tuesday in Israeli prisons, with 57 polling stations opening at 8:00 AM. Eligible prisoners, detainees, and staff can vote until 8:00 PM. The Israel Prison Service is coordinating the process with the Central Elections Committee, ensuring secrecy and security.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- 57 polling stations opened in Israeli prisons for the 26th Knesset elections.
- Voting for eligible prisoners, detainees, and staff will continue until 8:00 PM.
- The Israel Prison Service is overseeing the process in coordination with the Central Elections Committee.
- Ballot secrecy and facility security are being maintained during the vote.
Voting for the 26th Knesset elections commenced Tuesday morning in correctional facilities across Israel. At 8:00 AM, 57 polling stations opened to allow eligible prisoners, detainees, and staff to cast their ballots. The polling stations are scheduled to remain open until 8:00 PM, following directives from the Central Elections Committee.
The Israel Prison Service (IPS) stated that the process is coordinated with the committee and adheres to the law, ensuring ballot secrecy and maintaining order and security within the facilities. The IPS completed its preparations, led by the Operations Division and approved by Commissioner of Prisons, Major General Kobi Yaakobi, ahead of the polling station openings. The IPS will continue to monitor the voting process in the facilities and provide updates as needed.
