Central Elections Committee (CEC)
High Court presses parties on legal basis for real-time voter tracking, focuses on privacy
The court’s decision will determine whether parties may use the information during the October 27 election to identify likely supporters who have not voted and target them with calls and messages.
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Two petitions challenge voter-tracking decision ahead of Wednesday High Court hearing
Eisenkot submits final Yashar list, former Shin Bet chief Cohen receives number two spot
Israeli parties will be able to track who has voted in real time, election panel rules
The High Court is set to take up the issue again Wednesday, after the election panel reversed an earlier ban.
High Court arrangement bypasses Sohlberg authority dispute for now; petition to resume Wednesday
The committee's decision will not necessarily be the final legal word. The High Court will resume hearing the petition on Wednesday at 8 a.m., after the parties update it on the committee’s decision.
High Court to hear Likud challenge to real-time voter reporting ban
The dispute centers on whether party-appointed polling station observers can send campaign headquarters information showing which voters cast ballots, including when and where they voted.
Sohlberg’s security boosted after panel recommends Shin Bet protection for Eisenkot
Media reports did not provide additional details about the situation, noting only that the change came about in order to ensure that the Sohlberg is kept safe.
Shin Bet chief David Zini: I alone made decision to deny Gadi Eisenkot security detail
Yet, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the head of the Shin Bet security agency on Sunday evening to ensure that Eisenkot receives security protection.
