The process for the upcoming Knesset elections has officially begun, with 101 polling stations opening across 99 Israeli diplomatic missions globally. This initial phase of voting is reserved for approximately 4,800 eligible absentee voters, including diplomats and other staff stationed abroad.

Following this initial round, the election process will expand to include military personnel. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are scheduled to begin early voting next week, specifically catering to soldiers deployed on domestic bases as well as those serving overseas. This staggered approach is a standard procedure in Israeli elections to ensure that citizens who are unable to reach their local polling stations on the official election day are still able to exercise their right to vote.

While the Times of Israel reports that the process is currently limited to these specific groups, the broader national election will follow once these early voting phases conclude. The logistics of these early ballots are managed by the Central Elections Committee, which oversees the security and integrity of the process at all international and military locations. No significant disruptions or issues have been reported regarding the opening of these initial stations, and the process is proceeding according to the established electoral timeline.