Israel continues to count 'double envelopes,' as no political party wins an outright majority | LIVE BLOG
Double envelopes are absentee ballots generally composed of IDF soldiers, votes from prisoners, medical personnel, and diplomats abroad
Despite 100% of ballots being counted, no clear coalition majority has been established following Israel’s contentious elections. The counting of double envelope votes includes the votes from soldiers, diplomats, and anyone else voting from outside their designated polling station.
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