The Israeli military has begun preparing to install polling stations in occupied areas of the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria ahead of the general election on 27 October, Army Radio reported on Wednesday. According to the report, Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir has instructed military officials to facilitate voting for soldiers deployed beyond Israel's internationally recognised borders. The military will "deploy polling stations deep in enemy territory - within Lebanon, Syria and Gaza - to enable the right to vote for combat troops stationed beyond the borders", Army Radio said. The number of Israelis voting outside their local polling stations has risen in recent years, with soldiers and other security personnel making up the largest group eligible to vote at special polling stations. How Israel is encroaching in southern Syria Read More »While the committee publishes details of polling stations in hospitals, prisons and Israeli diplomatic missions abroad, it has not disclosed how many polling stations will be established in Gaza, Lebanon or Syria.