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Israeli Coalition Seeks to Remove Polling Stations from Senior Care Homes, Sparking Democracy Concerns
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First reported by Ynet · 6 hours ago
What happened
Israel's coalition government plans to remove polling stations from nursing homes, citing political concerns, which critics say undermines elderly citizens' voting rights and democracy. Gerontologist Dr. Yael Benbenishti condemns the move as part of a broader neglect of seniors and warns it threatens democratic values.
- 01Israeli coalition aims to remove polling stations from nursing homes before 2026 elections.
- 02The move is justified by concerns it may benefit Avigdor Lieberman's party electorally.
- 03Polling stations in senior facilities previously helped thousands of elderly vote easily.
- 04Critics say this politicizes voting rights and marginalizes elderly citizens.
- 05Dr. Yael Benbenishti highlights long-standing neglect of seniors in social policies.
- 06Restricting access to voting for seniors is seen as undermining Israeli democracy.
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