The Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, Eyal Zamir, communicated this Tuesday a widespread reinforcement of security measures throughout the territory ahead of the imminent election date next week, with the aim of preventing potential "external interference" in the electoral process.
"During the last week, we have strengthened our defenses and reinforced our troops on all fronts, and we maintain a high level of alert and preparedness," he emphasized during a visit to the Gaza Division of the Israeli Army, as part of maneuvers and training activities.
"Our enemies have suffered very hard blows, but they continue to plan attacks against us," he pointed out, before stressing that the mission of the armed forces is "to allow democratic elections to take place without interference" and to ensure that the voting proceeds normally.
To this end, starting this Tuesday, around 850 polling stations will be set up in military bases and positions, both in Israeli territory and in locations abroad, in order to facilitate voting for all personnel, "including those stationed in remote areas or within enemy territory."
As planned, these voting points will remain operational until October 27, the date on which the rest of the electorate in the country is called to vote.