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Israeli Parties Seek Extended Voting Hours Amid Election Day Congestion
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Likud, Shas, and Otzma Yehudit requested extended voting hours for Israel's 26th Knesset elections due to congested polling stations. CEC Chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg holds the authority to grant the extension. Shas Chairman Arye Deri voiced concern about low turnout in right-wing areas, while the Yashar party opposed the request, calling it a potential attempt to undermine election integrity.
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- Likud, Shas, and Otzma Yehudit requested extended voting hours for Israel's 26th Knesset elections.
- CEC Chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg is the sole authority to approve an extension.
- Shas Chairman Arye Deri cited voter apathy in right-wing strongholds and high turnout elsewhere.
- The Yashar party opposed the extension, citing no unusual incidents and potential election integrity challenges.
- Voting is occurring on October 27, 2026, for the 26th Knesset elections.
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