Israeli Parties Seek Extended Voting Hours Amid Election Day Disputes
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
The "Amcha Israel" and Shas parties have requested an extension of voting hours for the Knesset elections, joining Likud and Otzma Yehudit. Gadi Eisenkot stated no emergencies warranting an extension have occurred and suggested Likud may be preparing to contest results. The Central Elections Committee will meet to discuss the requests.
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- "Amcha Israel" and Shas joined Likud and Otzma Yehudit in requesting extended Knesset election voting hours.
- The "Yashar" party opposes extending polling station operating times.
- Gadi Eisenkot noted no emergencies occurred that would necessitate extending voting hours.
- Eisenkot suggested Likud may be preparing to challenge election results by requesting an extension.
- The Central Elections Committee will convene at 7:15 PM to review the extension requests.
Two more parties, "Amcha Israel" and Shas, have joined the Likud and Otzma Yehudit parties in requesting an extension of voting hours for the Knesset elections. Conversely, the "Yashar" party opposes the extension.
Gadi Eisenkot stated that no extraordinary incidents requiring an extension of polling station operations have been recorded. He also suggested that the Likud's request might be a preemptive move to later claim irregularities and challenge the election results.
The Central Elections Committee is expected to convene at 7:15 PM to consider the requests from Likud and other parties.
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