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Israel Approves Special Voting Procedures for Soldiers Amid Security Threats Ahead of October Elections

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By אוריאל פיליפ

First reported by Srugim · Jul 29, 2026

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Israel's Central Elections Committee approved special voting rules for soldiers in hostile territories and procedures to pause voting during missile attacks ahead of the October 27 elections. The Shin Bet formed a team to protect election integrity amid rising foreign interference threats from Iran, Russia, and China.

01Israel's Central Elections Committee approved voting procedures for soldiers in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.
02Soldiers will be identified by military dog tags and fellow soldiers due to ID restrictions in enemy territory.
03Voting will pause temporarily if missile sirens sound on election day, with strict ballot handling protocols.
04The committee aims to hold votes in protected areas near conflict zones when possible.
05Shin Bet formed a team to safeguard election integrity against ideological attacks and foreign interference.
06Iran, Russia, and China are reportedly increasing efforts to influence Israel's elections through cyber and social media.

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