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Israeli military establishes polling stations in occupied Gaza, Lebanon, Syria
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Israel's military has begun preparing to install polling stations in occupied areas of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria ahead of a general election scheduled for October 27, Army Radio reported. The installations will enable Israeli troops deployed in those territories and Israeli settlers to cast ballots in the nationwide vote.
The measure follows established practice for Israeli elections, which routinely accommodate military personnel stationed in occupied and foreign territories. Polling stations in occupied areas allow soldiers and settlers to participate in domestic elections without returning to Israel proper. The setup reflects longstanding arrangements that have preceded previous electoral cycles in the country.
