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Israeli Parties Seek Voting Hour Extension Amid Long Lines and Rain
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The Likud, Shas, and Otzma Yehudit parties have asked Israel's Central Elections Committee to extend voting by one hour due to long lines and heavy rain. Attorney Ilan Bombach warned that delays could disenfranchise voters and discourage turnout. The Yashar! party opposed the extension, accusing coalition parties of trying to undermine election integrity.
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- Likud, Shas, and Otzma Yehudit requested a one-hour voting extension due to long lines.
- Attorney Ilan Bombach cited unprecedented congestion and potential voter disenfranchisement.
- Rainy weather was also given as a reason for the extension request.
- The Yashar! party opposed the request, calling it an attempt to question election integrity.
- The Yashar! party accused coalition parties of spreading lies and seeking to undermine the election.
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