Elections behind bars concluded: Nearly 90% turnout in prisons

Voting for the 26th Knesset elections in correctional facilities across the country ended this evening (Tuesday) at 8:00 PM, with a turnout rate of 88.7% among eligible prisoners and detainees.

Voting for the 26th Knesset elections in correctional facilities across the country ended this evening (Tuesday) at 8:00 PM, with the turnout rate among eligible prisoners and detainees reaching 88.7%. All polling stations in correctional facilities closed at the end of voting, after eligible prisoners and detainees were given the opportunity throughout the day to exercise their democratic right. The preparations for conducting elections in prisons were led by the Israel Prison Service's Operations Division, in collaboration with the election administration established within the Prisons Division, and in coordination with the Central Elections Committee. The operational plans were approved under the leadership of Prison Service Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi. During election day, judges and official visitors toured correctional facilities to examine the preparations and the management of the voting process. Concurrently, prison guards and staff worked to maintain order and security and to ensure secret voting in accordance with legal provisions.