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Judge Solberg Bans Real-Time Polling Data, Impacting Likud and Shas Vote Operations

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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 · 10 hours ago

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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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MaarivCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Judge Solberg Bans Real-Time Polling Data, Impacting Likud and Shas Vote Operations
YnetCenter · Hebrew10 hours ago
Haredi Parties Condemn Ban on Election Data Tracking by Judge Solberg
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew10 hours ago
Haredi Parties Plan New Voter Monitoring After Supreme Court Bans Polling Data Reports

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