Israel holds fifth parliamentary elections since 2019

Polling stations opened on November 1 at 7 a.m. (GMT+2) for Israel’s early parliamentary elections, which will be the fifth since April 9, 2019, Report informs referring to TASS.

The composition of the 25th Knesset (Parliament) will be determined based on their results, after which the procedure for forming a government coalition will begin and, if successful, a new government and prime minister will be sworn in.

According to the CEC (Central Election Commission), 6.78 million voters will be able to cast their votes in these elections. According to the law, these are citizens of the country over 18 years of age who are on voting day in the Jewish state or outside it on official business trips.

In total, about 12,000 polling stations will operate on Israeli territory. Their doors will be open until 22:00. Shortly thereafter, the results of the exit polls will be announced and the count of ballots cast will begin.

Elections are held under increased security measures. About 18,000 police officers will be involved to ensure order in the country on this day. In turn, the press service of the Israel Defense Forces announced the introduction on November 1 of the blockade of Palestinian territories for one day.