IDF soldiers begin voting at over 850 military polling stations as 2026 Knesset elections approach
- IDF Soldiers began voting for the 2026 Knesset elections at military bases on Wednesday, with more than 850 polling stations active until Election Day on October 27.
- Under military voting procedures, Soldiers may cast ballots at military stations or civilian polling sites registered with the Interior Ministry, using a double-envelope system to ensure ballot secrecy.
- Eyal Zamir announced leave restrictions for all units on Monday, effective Thursday and lasting up to six days until Election Day, while bolstering personnel across units in the West Bank.
- Once voting concludes, specially trained officers transfer sealed ballot boxes to the Central Elections Committee in Jerusalem, where counting occurs without IDF involvement to ensure electoral independence.
- IDF Elections Officer Col Vered Ben Yehuda stated the military's mission is to "enable all IDF service members to exercise their democratic right to vote," emphasizing commitment to the non-partisan electoral process.
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IDF Soldiers Begin Casting Early Ballots From Remote Outposts and Beyond Borders
JERUSALEM (VINnews) – Israeli troops stationed in remote locations and inside enemy territory began voting Wednesday in the country’s national elections, nearly a week before the rest of the public heads to the polls. The Israel Defense Forces said it has set up roughly 850 polling stations across Israel and outside its borders. The stations […]
IDF soldiers begin voting at over 850 military polling stations as 2026 Knesset elections approach
"The IDF is a national, state-oriented army that will do everything necessary to ensure the elections proceed as planned," IDF Elections Officer, Col. Vered Ben Yehuda said.
IDF soldiers begin voting in Israel's election as 850 military polling stations open
Early voting begins across IDF bases and operational zones ahead of October 27 election, with a quarter of polling stations mobile to reach troops in combat areas, including beyond Israel's borders; military pledges to ensure every soldier can cast a secret ballot
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