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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Elections Committee Eases Rules to Speed Up Voting Amid Long Lines

Israel's Central Elections Committee is easing voting procedures to reduce long lines caused by high turnout in the 2026 elections. Changes allow voting with expired ID cards and encourage a continuous flow of voters.

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What happened

  1. 01Elections Committee eases rules to speed up voting amid long lines.
  2. 02Expired ID cards will be accepted for voting if the photo is clear.
  3. 03Voters can approach the booth while the previous voter finishes.
  4. 04Priority access is granted to voters with disabilities.
  5. 05Envelope signing will be done sequentially without causing delays.

Measures also prioritize individuals with disabilities and streamline envelope signing to speed up the process.

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

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