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Israel Court Scolds Knesset Over Nursing-Home Voting Refusal

8/12/2026

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Israel's High Court rebuked the Knesset for refusing legislation to create nursing-home polling stations for the 2026 election.
Chief Justice Isaac Amit said system “worked perfectly” and lamented Knesset’s step back, and Justices Grosskopf and Canfy-Steinitz warned that stations would overstep court and require legislation.
Residents and advocacy groups petitioned, saying the refusal breaches the constitutional right to vote, and the Central Elections Committee must decide on stations by August 18.

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Israel's High Court rebuked the Knesset for refusing legislation to create nursing-home polling stations for the 2026 election.
Chief Justice Isaac Amit said system “worked perfectly” and lamented Knesset’s step back, and Justices Grosskopf and Canfy-Steinitz warned that stations would overstep court and require legislation.
Residents and advocacy groups petitioned, saying the refusal breaches the constitutional right to vote, and the Central Elections Committee must decide on stations by August 18.