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High Court voids June election after video-vote scandal

8/5/2026

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The High Court ruled the June election invalid for breaching secret-ballot rules and ordered a new vote.
MK Sharren Haskel’s affidavit says New Hope-United Right forced members to film votes for Michael Rabello and give the video to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara ordered a police probe into alleged perjury.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin urged the Knesset to ignore the ruling while Michael Rabello refused the post.

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The High Court ruled the June election invalid for breaching secret-ballot rules and ordered a new vote.
MK Sharren Haskel’s affidavit says New Hope-United Right forced members to film votes for Michael Rabello and give the video to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara ordered a police probe into alleged perjury.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin urged the Knesset to ignore the ruling while Michael Rabello refused the post.