Israel's military is preparing ballot stations inside three active operational arenas so troops deployed beyond the border can vote in the upcoming national election, according to the IDF's election readiness directive. The plan includes strict new measures designed to keep commanders, soldiers, and military platforms out of partisan politics.
The IDF is preparing to open polling stations in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza for soldiers deployed in active combat zones to vote in the upcoming national election, according to the military's election readiness plan.
Earlier Wednesday, Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir issued a six-point election directive, first reported by Army Radio, ordering the establishment of ballot stations in enemy territory, banning external political lectures and tours, requiring prior review of commanders' communications, and creating a team to monitor soldiers' social media activity. The new report adds that the ballot stations will be set up inside all three active operational arenas and includes strict measures to keep military platforms out of partisan politics.
The unprecedented plan reflects the scope of current IDF deployments across multiple fronts, with troops stationed deep inside Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza. The directive aims to enable soldiers to exercise their voting rights while maintaining the military's apolitical character during a wartime election campaign.
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