IDF to deploy voting stations behind enemy lines in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza ahead of October election
The Chief of Staff outlined a number of preparatory guidelines and procedures to be implemented by the IDF.
The IDF Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir, has announced plans to deploy voting stations in enemy territories, namely Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, to allow IDF soldiers stationed outside of Israel to vote in the upcoming election on October 27. The decision was made after a meeting of the General Staff's senior leadership, where Zamir emphasized the importance of enabling the right to vote while maintaining a neutral stance on political matters.
The IDF will implement a series of preparatory guidelines and procedures to ensure the integrity of the election. Political tours, lectures, and statements by commanders will be banned, and a dedicated team will monitor soldiers' social media activity to prevent any political discourse. Zamir also stressed the importance of adhering to existing laws and orders concerning reservists deployed during the election period, as well as special preparations for sensitive commemorative days, such as the third anniversary of October 7 and the anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin's assassination.
The Chief of Staff stressed the need to stick to established procedures and avoid actions that could undermine public trust in the IDF.
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