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Overseas Voting Begins Two Weeks Before Israeli Election

Voting for Israel's 26th Knesset has begun at Israeli missions abroad, two weeks before the general election.

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What happened

01Overseas voting for Israel's 26th Knesset began at Israeli missions worldwide.
02Nearly 1,000 Israeli envoys are expected to vote at the Consulate General in New York.
03The New York consulate is anticipated to be the busiest voting location abroad.
04Voting will start in New Zealand and conclude on the US West Coast.
05Overseas vote counting is scheduled for the evening of October 27.
06Ambassador Danny Danon called the elections a "formative event" for Israel's future.

In New York, Consul General Ofir Akunis expects nearly 1,000 envoys to vote at the consulate, calling it a "celebration of democracy." The process will conclude on the West Coast, with vote counting set for October 27. Ambassador Danny Danon called the elections a "formative event" for Israel's future.

Translated and summarized by baba from Israel Hayom, the latest report. Read Israel Hayom’s original