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Judge Solberg Bans Real-Time Polling Data, Impacting Likud and Shas Vote Operations
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Aug 4, 2026
What happened
Judge Noam Solberg banned real-time voter turnout reporting from polling stations, disrupting data-driven election strategies of Likud, Shas, and United Torah Judaism. The ruling, based on privacy concerns, forces parties to rely on traditional voter mobilization methods ahead of the 2026 elections.
- 01Judge Solberg bans real-time polling data reporting to parties during elections.
- 02Likud, Shas, and United Torah Judaism lose key technological advantage in voter mobilization.
- 03The ruling protects voter privacy by limiting data collection at polling stations.
- 04Parties must revert to traditional outreach methods like phone calls and door-to-door visits.
- 05The decision was based on a petition citing violations of voter privacy rights.
- 06Organizational strength remains crucial despite the loss of real-time data tools.
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