Campaign propaganda restrictions began in Israel on Monday under a law governing the Knesset election, limiting rallies, processions, loudspeakers and radio and television broadcasts ahead of Tuesday’s vote.
Section 129 of the Knesset Elections Law sets the restrictions from 1 p.m. ET Monday (17:00 UTC; 7 p.m. in Israel) on the eve of election day through election day. The rules took effect at 1 p.m. ET Monday (17:00 UTC).
Voters will choose party lists for seats in the 120-member Knesset. They do not directly elect the prime minister; the parliamentary process determines who forms the government.
The Central Elections Committee’s timetable lists Tuesday, Oct. 27, as election day. Its voter guidance schedules most polling stations to close at 4 p.m. ET (20:00 UTC), or 10 p.m. in Israel, while some stations in small communities and special locations close earlier. Section 129 applies throughout Tuesday, including after most polling stations close at 4 p.m. ET (20:00 UTC), or 10 p.m. in Israel.
