Central Elections Committee

Israel's army is preparing to install polling stations in occupied areas of Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria for the 27 October general election. Soldiers stationed beyond Israel's internationally recognized borders will be enabled to vote through these stations, as approved by the Central Elections Committee.

Israel's army is preparing to install polling stations in occupied Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria to allow soldiers deployed beyond Israel's borders to vote in the 27 October general election. The move, described as 'something that hasn't happened in decades' by Army Radio, involves identifying soldiers via service numbers instead of identity cards in these areas. The Central Elections Committee approved regulations enabling voting at military positions in these regions.

Likud is challenging the appointments of Central Elections Committee officials, with some experts viewing this as a potential step toward contesting the election results. The party dismisses concerns, stating it has long questioned the committee's neutrality.

Justice Sohlberg, a Supreme Court deputy chief and head of the Central Elections Committee, stated that a national emergency could justify a limited delay of elections, describing it as a 'last resort.' He acknowledged the current crisis, saying 'only a fool wouldn't see we're in a crisis.'

Officials agree to a moratorium on draft dodger arrests on election day, citing the importance of the right to vote. The Central Elections Committee, Attorney General, and police have removed the threat of detention for thousands of ultra-Orthodox evaders.

The Central Elections Committee ordered far-right minister Ben Gvir to remove a video deemed unlawful election propaganda by a judge. Ben Gvir deleted the clip and was ordered to pay $7,800 in legal fees.