Coalition Opposes Permanent Polling Stations in Nursing Homes
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By אבי וידר
First reported by Ynet · Jun 17, 2026
What happened
Israel’s coalition is fighting a bill that would permanently allow polling stations in nursing homes and other residential facilities. The measure passed the Central Elections Committee despite opposition from Likud and Religious Zionism, and will go to the Constitution Committee next Monday. A separate amendment letting voters choose an election address is also drawing Likud opposition.
- 01The coalition opposes making nursing-home polling stations a permanent law.
- 02The proposal passed the Central Elections Committee and reaches the Constitution Committee next Monday.
- 03Likud says the bill could help Avigdor Liberman and create logistical chaos.
- 04A second amendment would let voters change their election address up to 64 days before voting.
- 05The plan would also apply to public housing for retirees and some immigrant housing.
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