The IDF is preparing an extensive military voting operation, with at least 850 polling stations planned across bases and outposts in Israel and beyond its borders to enable soldiers to participate in the upcoming elections.

Voting for military personnel will begin on the evening of October 20, earlier than the regular schedule due to operational requirements. Military polling stations will remain available through October 27.

Approximately one-quarter of the stations will be mobile, allowing election officials to reach soldiers stationed in remote areas and operational zones. The IDF maintains around 40 outposts in Gaza, numerous positions in Lebanon and nine outposts in Syria.

The mobile polling teams will travel between military units according to predetermined schedules, accompanied by an armed officer responsible for security. Ballot boxes will remain locked while being transported to protect the integrity of the voting process.

Soldiers will also have the option of voting at civilian polling stations on October 27. A double-envelope system will be used to prevent anyone from casting more than one ballot.

Approximately 3,000 soldiers, primarily young conscripts, are expected to staff the military polling stations after receiving training from the Central Elections Committee.

The operation will be overseen by Col. Vered Ben Yehuda, who also heads the IDF Civilian Employees Employment Center.

The military says it will maintain strict political neutrality throughout the process, focusing on providing soldiers with access to the ballot while safeguarding election integrity. Political discussions and campaigning will not be part of the military’s role in facilitating the vote.