The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff has issued new guidelines restricting political activity among soldiers and preparing for cross-border polling stations for the upcoming October elections. The measures aim to ensure military neutrality and enable soldiers stationed abroad to vote.
According to official statements, the guidelines prohibit soldiers from engaging in political campaigning while on duty or in uniform. This includes posting political content on social media or participating in political rallies. The restrictions apply to all ranks, with exceptions for personal voting rights.
In preparation for the elections, the IDF is setting up polling stations at overseas bases and diplomatic missions. This will allow soldiers deployed abroad to cast their ballots. The move is part of broader efforts to facilitate voting for military personnel, who may be stationed far from home.
The IDF emphasized that these measures are standard practice during election periods, ensuring that the military remains apolitical and that every soldier's right to vote is upheld. Further details on the logistics are expected to be released closer to the election date.
