IDF Voter Turnout Exceeds Previous Election Levels
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Voter turnout among IDF soldiers by 5:00 PM reached 68% for the 26th Knesset elections, a slight increase from 65% in the previous election. Long queues were reported at the Jalamah base, leading to the opening of an extra polling station. Similar, though shorter, waits occurred at a central Israel base. Over 850 fixed and mobile polling stations are serving military personnel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- IDF voter turnout reached 68% by 5 PM, up from 65% in the last election.
- Long queues of over two hours were reported at the Jalamah military base.
- An additional polling station was opened at Jalamah base due to long waits.
- Soldiers at a central Israel base also waited about 1.5 hours to vote.
- Over 850 fixed and mobile polling stations are available for military personnel.
As of 5:00 PM, voter turnout among Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers for the 26th Knesset elections reached 68%, surpassing the 65% recorded at the same time during the previous elections. Ynet reported significant queues at the Jalamah military base south of Afula, where soldiers waited over two hours to cast their ballots. In response to complaints, an additional polling station was opened at the base. The IDF stated they were unaware of similar issues at other military installations. However, Ynet also reported that soldiers at a base in central Israel experienced wait times of approximately 1.5 hours. Nationwide, over 850 fixed polling stations are operational on military bases, supplemented by mobile units serving soldiers in remote locations and field positions.
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