Israeli security forces and emergency services have raised their alert level to "Level C," one step below a full state of emergency, ahead of the general election. This measure is intended to counter any potential threats during Tuesday's election, with approximately 20,000 police officers to be deployed to secure polling stations and maintain public order. Polling stations will open at 7:00 AM local time (05:00 GMT) on Tuesday and close at 10:00 PM local time (20:00 GMT). According to security sources who spoke to Al Jazeera, authorities have considered the possibility of extending voting hours by two to three hours in an emergency.