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Ongoing Story· Day 31

Election Committee Prepares for Delayed Results Due to Record "Double Envelope" Votes

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Double Envelope Vote Count May Shift Knesset Bloc Balance

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Hebrew · 7 newsrooms covering

The Central Elections Committee will begin counting approximately 500,000 "double envelopes" after midnight Wednesday, a process expected to clarify the Knesset seat distribution. The count is anticipated to conclude by Thursday evening and will be broadcast live. This final tally could significantly alter the balance of power between the political blocs.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • The Central Elections Committee will count half a million "double envelopes" after midnight Wednesday.
  • The vote count is expected to conclude by Thursday evening.
  • The process will be broadcast live and open to public viewing.
  • The results could significantly alter the Knesset's bloc balance.
  • The final seat allocation will be clarified after the count.
Double Envelope Vote Count May Shift Knesset Bloc Balance
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The Central Elections Committee is preparing to begin counting the "double envelopes" after midnight on Wednesday, a process that could significantly impact the distribution of Knesset seats and the overall bloc balance. Approximately half a million outer envelopes are expected to be processed, according to the committee's estimates. The vote count is scheduled to commence late Wednesday night and conclude by Thursday evening. The entire process will be broadcast live and accessible to the public. Once the counting is complete, the final seat allocation will be clarified, revealing any potential shifts in the balance of power between the political blocs.

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