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Likud Calls Election Reporting Ban a 'Terror Attack' at High Court
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First reported by Haaretz · 4 hours ago
What happened
The Israeli Supreme Court heard a petition from the Likud party against a directive by the head of the Central Elections Committee that banned reporting voter turnout from polling stations. Likud argued the ban severely damages their election efforts, while the committee head cited privacy laws.
- 01Likud petitioned the Supreme Court against a ban on reporting voter turnout.
- 02The party called the ban a "terror attack" and "colossal damage."
- 03The Elections Committee head cited privacy laws for the prohibition.
- 04Several right-wing parties opposed the ban, claiming no privacy violation.
- 05The court heard arguments on the legality and impact of the directive.
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