Israelis head to polls to elect 19th Knesset

Jerusalem Post ^ | LAST UPDATED: 01/22/2013 05:34 | By GIL HOFFMAN

[onyx]

Concerns about complacency hang over elections as 10,132 polling stations poise to open nationwide; Likud Beytenu worried about dropping below 30 seats; Labor party leader says with high turnout "we can replace Netanyahu."

An IDF soldier stands with a ballot box at a base on the Golan Heights, during the 2009 elections Photo: Reuters

Israel’s fate for up to the next four years will be decided on Tuesday when 5,656,705 voters will be eligible to choose among 32 parties at 10,132 polling stations nationwide from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Politicians from across the political spectrum expressed optimism that, with good weather expected, turnout in the election would surpass the 64.7 percent of the last race four years ago.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will vote in Jerusalem and then do everything possible to encourage supporters of his joint Likud- Yisrael Beytenu list to cast their ballots.

[onyx]

"Good Morning, Israel!"

[goldstategop]

His entire family already voted.

The first exit poll results should come out after the polls close at 10:00 PM.

[onyx]

TYVM.
My prayers are for him and Likud.

[onyx]

Jerusalem, the united capital of Israel

This morning I visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem the United capital of Israel forever.

If I forget thee, o Jerusalem forget Yemini.

[goldstategop]

Official Elections Commission website is here:

http://www.bechirot.gov.il/elections19/eng/home_eng.aspx

You can follow the returns live as they come in after 10:00 PM.

[onyx]

I’ll do that and thank very much.

[Slings and Arrows]

It is not necessary to present your voter notification card when coming to vote; you do need any one of the following means of identification: An Israeli ID card, a valid driver`s license, or a passport.

THAT'S RACIST! </sarc>

[goldstategop]

Its called a teudat zehut. Its an Israeli national ID card with your photo on it that looks like a drivers' license:

Vote fraud in Israel is impossible...

[Slings and Arrows]

Vote fraud in Israel is impossible...

Ergo, Israel is racist. </liberal_logic>

[chopperjc]

So you think the US should have a national I’d card?

[KC_Lion]

Thank You for posting this onyx!

I know my Parents will be voting for Bibi and his Collation.

am yisrael chai!

[onyx]

G-d bless your dearest parents. I'm praying for Bibi and Likud's victory, while following him on FB. Here's his most recent.


Earlier today I stopped by a shopping center in Ashdod and told citizens: even on a beautiful and sunny day like today, it needs to rain Machal votes!
Bibi

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[KC_Lion]

That's wonderful!

Glad to see all those supporters.

Thank you for posting Onyx, we need some good news.

[GeronL]

no

A National ID in this country would be more likely fraud than even state ID’s. This government would give them to illegals and anyone else.

[chopperjc]

I agree with no, although for different reasons. If the answer is no then voter ID is an issue though