IN PICTURES: Israelis across the country take to the ballot box

Secular and religious, young and old select the representatives for the next Knesset.

Israeli soldier casts his vote (photo credit: IDF)
Israeli soldier casts his vote
(photo credit: IDF)
On Tuesday, March 17, Israelis took to the ballot boxes, even the kids (Photo: Marc Israel Sellem).
On Tuesday, March 17, Israelis took to the ballot boxes, even the kids (Photo: Marc Israel Sellem).
Future generations made sure to learn and  help leave a mark on Israeli democracy  (Photo: Marc Israel Sellem).
Future generations made sure to learn and help leave a mark on Israeli democracy (Photo: Marc Israel Sellem).
 Older generations had their say as well, adding their wisdom to the people's collective voice (Photo: Reuters).
Older generations had their say as well, adding their wisdom to the people's collective voice (Photo: Reuters).
This dog made sure to stand guard and protect it's owners civil duty (Photo: Reuters).
This dog made sure to stand guard and protect it's owners civil duty (Photo: Reuters).
All walks of life, from the secular to the observant, contributed to their shared fate in Israel (Photo: Reuters).
All walks of life, from the secular to the observant, contributed to their shared fate in Israel (Photo: Reuters).
And of course, even the country's brave soldiers took time from their service to fill another important obligation (Photo: IDF spokesperson).
And of course, even the country's brave soldiers took time from their service to fill another important obligation (Photo: IDF spokesperson).