Likud Files Supreme Court Petition Against Judge Solberg Over Election Reporting Ban

The Likud party, represented by attorneys Ilan Bombach and Ofek Brook, filed a petition on Thursday to the Supreme Court against Supreme Court Deputy President and Central Elections Committee Chairman Judge Noam Solberg. The petition challenges Solberg's decision to prohibit party representatives at polling stations from transmitting real-time information about voters' arrival and voting. Likud argues that this ban unlawfully restricts the rights of party committee members and observers to document and report on voting activity during election day.

The petition contends that Judge Solberg lacks the administrative authority to determine the legality of such actions or to enforce a ban based on alleged privacy concerns. It asserts that protecting voter privacy, while important, is not within the scope of Solberg's duties in managing elections and ensuring their integrity. Likud demands the cancellation of Solberg's ruling and his refusal to reconsider the matter.

Additionally, the petition requests that if the ban is not overturned, it should at least be suspended for the 26th Knesset elections. Likud highlights that the decision represents a significant change to long-standing election day practices, undermining legal certainty and stability. The party stresses the importance of maintaining consistent rules throughout the election process to avoid disrupting the established expectations of parties and candidates.