ISRAEL COMPASS · FAQ
Israel’s 27 October 2026 elections: voting, the rules and Israel Compass.
The scheduled date for the 26th Knesset election is Tuesday, 27 October 2026. Check the Central Elections Committee for official announcements and any changes to the schedule.
Source: Central Elections CommitteeIsraeli citizens aged at least 18 on election day who are included in the electoral register can vote. The Ministry of Interior sets out registration conditions: check your status with it.
Source: Ministry of Interior: electoral registerUse the Ministry of Interior’s official service to check your registration and polling station. Your assigned location depends on information in the population registry.
Source: Ministry of Interior: electoral registerThe Knesset has 120 members. It is Israel’s parliament; its membership is fixed by the Basic Law: The Knesset.
Source: Basic Law: The KnessetIn Knesset elections, you vote for a list, not directly for the prime minister. Elections are national and proportional: seats are allocated among lists that pass the electoral threshold.
Source: Basic Law: The KnessetA list must receive at least 3.25% of valid votes to take part in the allocation of Knesset seats.
Source: Knesset: electoral thresholdAs a general rule, you must be in Israel to vote: there is no postal voting for the general public. Legal exceptions include certain state representatives on official duty abroad; check the official conditions.
Source: Central Elections CommitteeYes. Israel Compass is a free guide in French and English. It helps you understand your views and explore party positions, without recommending a party or telling you how to vote. It is not an official electoral authority website.
Source: Israel Compass: AboutThe result compares your answers with documented party positions, topic by topic. It indicates proximity on the questions compared, not a voting recommendation. Read the explanations and sources on party pages to interpret your result.
Source: Israel Compass: understand and compareYour answers stay saved on your device. Sharing them for aggregate statistics requires your explicit consent. See the privacy policy for details and deletion options.
Source: Israel Compass: privacy policyFor your personal circumstances, rely on information from the electoral authorities.
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