Likud requests extension to voting hours beyond 10pm

The Likud party has reported receiving 620 suspicious incident reports at polling stations in Arab sectors following the recent elections. The complaints were gathered from more than 1,500 election representatives throughout the nation. Approximately one-third of the reports revolve around the unauthorized disclosure of personal data and the transmission of information beyond polling stations.

Sixty-six complaints involve irregularities with ballot papers and envelopes, while 26 relate to problems verifying voter IDs and election committee members' authority. Seventeen reports pertain to violence or threats. Other concerns include staffing shortages, election campaigning, and documentation issues.

One incident saw 10 sealed envelopes vanish from a polling station in Fassuta, while another case discovered a discrepancy of 11 envelopes compared to the recorded number of voters in Jadeidi-Makr. The Likud's election integrity headquarters has also criticized a directive from the Central Elections Committee's director-general aimed at preventing overcrowding.

This measure, they argue, could jeopardize voter identification and voting procedures. The committee's efforts to reduce attendance appear to be weakening the necessary oversight, according to the Likud.

Sagi Kaisler, head of the Likud's election integrity headquarters for the Arab sector, emphasized their demand for an immediate investigation into the suspected irregularities. They also call for the deployment of independent observers and assurances of a transparent and honest voting process.