Iranian attack on election day? How polling stations are preparing for the extreme scenario

Ahead of next week's elections, the Central Elections Committee is preparing for a scenario of an Iranian attack. Polling stations will be equipped with signs directing to protected spaces, vote counting will move to the fortified Knesset parking lot, and a command center has been established to monitor foreign interference and fake news. The Shin Bet announced the removal of profiles used for influence operations.

The article reviews the preparations of Israel's Central Elections Committee for an extreme scenario of an Iranian attack on election day, scheduled for next week. The committee has ensured clear signage in all polling stations directing to protected spaces, and in the event of a siren, a camera will be activated to monitor the integrity of the elections. Vote counting will take place in the fortified underground Knesset parking lot. Additionally, a command center has been established to monitor social networks for detecting and handling fake news and foreign interference. Earlier today, the Shin Bet announced that profiles used for foreign influence operations were identified and removed. The committee stated that it is prepared for any scenario in coordination with the police, Shin Bet, and Home Front Command.