Central Elections Committee (CEC)
First Israeli ballots cast as diplomats vote abroad from New Zealand to New York
Once cast and collected, the physical ballots will be transferred to Israel to be counted as a standard part of the upcoming elections.
This time, the Supreme Court must not blink - opinion
High Court rejects Democrats’ bid to bar Otzma Yehudit from election
Sohlberg orders removal of Ben-Gvir prison video, imposes NIS 20,000 costs
AI, fraud, and cyberattacks: What security threats face Israel’s 2026 election?
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: The irony of Israel’s election security system is that the most consequential threats may not necessarily involve the ballot boxes at all.
Ra’am, Joint List appeal election bans as petitions target Otzma Yehudit
The Supreme Court will also review the disqualifications of Ofer Cassif and Sami Abu Shehadeh.
WATCH: 'Don't mess with us': Netanyahu warns enemies may attack Israel ahead of election
A meeting between Lapid and Netanyahu is set for Tuesday evening following the PMO's rejection of Lapid's initial request for an urgent briefing.
The Abu Shehadeh test: Will the court respect Israel’s will, or keep up the charade? - opinion
The Israeli public changed profoundly because of October 7. We understood that what we had previously regarded as a distant or manageable nuisance could become an existential danger.
Experts warn party disqualification bids risk intimidating, disenfranchising Arab voters
Even a Supreme Court reversal may not dispel intimidation and safety fears, they say.
Israel cannot call itself a democracy while excluding Arabs from political power - opinion
Demanding full equality and opposing military occupation should not place anyone outside legitimate political life. Arab citizens have the same right as Jewish citizens to elect representatives.
Sohlberg issues injunction against Satmar org. accused of bribing voters to abstain from election
A petition filed by the Movement for Quality Government alleged that a Satar-affiliated organization offered payments of NIS 200 to haredim who vowed not to vote in the upcoming Knesset elections.
Balad chairman barred from running in election following 31-4 Central Elections Committee vote
The decision is not final. Under Basic Law: The Knesset, the disqualification of an individual candidate requires Supreme Court approval before taking effect.
Central Elections Committee bars Arab Ra'am, Joint List parties from running in October elections
The CEC's decision is temporary pending a ruling from the Supreme Court.
Election panel votes to bar Ofer Cassif from Knesset race, Supreme Court review set for next week
The proceedings opened with a separate request to disqualify MK Ofer Cassif. The committee was also scheduled to consider the case against Abu Shehadeh on Wednesday.
