Sohlberg sets Central Elections Committee hearing on Likud petition against Fly&Vote initiative
Sohlberg ordered AID Coalition to explain differences between its response to the petition and information published on the Fly&Vote website.
Central Elections Committee chairman Noam Sohlberg has set a hearing on October 6 regarding a Likud petition against the Fly&Vote initiative. The petition was filed over concerns that the initiative might offer election-related benefits that could violate campaign finance laws. Sohlberg ordered both sides to provide additional factual and legal information about the initiative's activities and services, due by October 4.
The hearing itself is scheduled for October 6 at 1 p.m. at the Knesset. Sohlberg directed the AID Coalition to clarify the differences between their petition response and the information on the Fly&Vote website, including the nature of each service, the order in which they are provided, and whether they are currently being offered.
He also asked if the chairman has the authority to issue an injunction against a foreign entity involved in the initiative. The AID Coalition describes itself as a non-partisan, non-affiliated organization whose mission is to protect Israel's democratic foundations. Its website lists projects supporting victims of the October 7 attack and collaborations with Israeli pro-democracy groups.
Fly&Vote aims to help Israelis living abroad participate in the upcoming election by checking their eligibility, handling documentation, and assisting with travel arrangements. The AID Coalition maintains that participants are responsible for their own travel costs and that they do not condition their assistance on political views.
Likud filed the petition earlier this month, naming AID Coalition, Israeli Base, three individuals, the Democrats party, the attorney-general, and the State Comptroller's Office. Israeli Base is described as a development of AID Coalition, though the organizations claim they are distinct entities. The petition alleges that the services offered by AID Coalition, Israeli Base, and Fly&Vote may be considered prohibited election benefits or bribery, subject to campaign finance laws.
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