Polling stations open in Israel's Knesset election

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Most polling stations in Israel opened at 7 a.m. local time, with about 7.3 million people eligible to vote in the first general election since Oct. 7, 2023. Israeli police said forces were expected to be deployed at thousands of polling stations and nearby areas to maintain public order and protect public safety and security. Most stations were expected to close at 10 p.m.

WHO: Israeli voters; Israeli police

WHAT: Most polling stations opened for Israel's general election, while police said forces were expected to deploy at thousands of stations and nearby areas.

WHEN: Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 12:53 AM ET

WHERE: Israel

WHY: Police said the planned deployments were intended to maintain public order and protect public safety and security.

How this story developed (showing 12 of 12 earlier reports)

Israel holds first national election since 2023 attacks · Oct 27, 2026 at 2:05 AM ET
Israelis vote in pivotal election over Netanyahu's future · Oct 27, 2026 at 2:02 AM ET
Israelis vote in election that could decide Netanyahu’s future · Oct 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Israelis to vote in parliamentary election Tuesday · Oct 26, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
Israel holds first parliamentary election since 2023 attacks · Oct 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Israelis to vote in election testing Netanyahu's future · Oct 26, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Israelis prepare to vote in parliamentary election · Oct 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Israelis to vote in election since Oct. 7 attacks · Oct 26, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET
Israelis head to polls in consequential election · Oct 25, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
Ehud Olmert weighs in on Israel’s coming election · Oct 25, 2026 at 11:08 AM ET
Israel set to hold parliamentary election Tuesday · Oct 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Israel schedules election for Oct. 27 · Oct 25, 2026 at 9:22 AM ET

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