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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

IDF Chief of Staff Halts Soldier Leave Ahead of Election

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir announced Monday that soldiers will be barred from taking leave starting Thursday in preparation for parliamentary elections. Soldier voting will take place from Tuesday until Election Day, October 27, to accommodate those in naval, isolated, or operational roles.

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What happened

  1. 01Soldiers' leave is suspended starting Thursday ahead of the October 27 parliamentary elections.
  2. 02IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir announced the suspension of soldier leave on Monday.
  3. 03Soldiers will vote from Tuesday until Election Day, October 27.
  4. 04Voting arrangements are made for soldiers on naval vessels, in isolated locations, or on planned activities.

This measure aims to ensure all eligible soldiers can exercise their right to vote.

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