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Israeli Supreme Court Urges Knesset to Urgently Facilitate Polling Stations in Nursing Homes
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First reported by Srugim · 5 hours ago
What happened
The Israeli Supreme Court criticized the Knesset for delaying polling stations in nursing homes, urging urgent action to protect elderly voting rights before the 2026 elections.
- 01The Supreme Court condemned the delay in setting up polling stations in nursing homes with 75+ residents.
- 02It warned the delay could harm elderly citizens' ability to exercise their voting rights.
- 03The Central Elections Committee must update the court by August 17, 2026, on progress.
- 04The court called for urgent measures to ensure nursing home residents can vote easily.
- 05Cooperation from nursing home management is crucial to implementing the polling stations.
- 06The ruling follows petitions demanding accessible voting for seniors in the upcoming elections.
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