Central Elections Committee (CEC)

CEC denies Likud's request to extend Israeli election voting time past 10 p.m.

Likud, People of Israel, Shas, and Otzma Yehudit have called for extended voting hours, though only CEC Chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg can decide to extend voting hours.

|ByMAARIV, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
People enjoy the atmosphere at the Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem during Israel’s general election day, October 27, 2026
People stand in a queue to vote during the national election, at a polling station in the Arab village of Taibe, northern Israel, October 27, 2026

Ra'am, Israeli civil rights watchdog receive reports of voter obstruction in Arab sector

ACRI warned that without immediate intervention, the delays could prevent large numbers of Arab voters from exercising their right to vote.

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An Israeli votes in the 2026 Knesset election, October 27, 2026.

WATCH: Democrats activist knocked unconscious by Otzma Yehudit-affiliated activist in Holon

Assaults were reported against a B'Yachad activist in Tiberias. Earlier in the day, the Haredi Public Party announced its members had been attacked in Bnei Brak, Beit Shemesh, and Betar Illit.

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Passengers at Yitzhak Navon train station in Jerusalem on January 21, 2026.

How you can access free public transportation to get to polling booths on Election Day - explainer

Free public transportation will be available to all passengers, not just eligible voters, on approximately 660 intercity bus routes and all Israel Railways lines.

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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.

AUGUST 23, 2026ByAVI ASHKENAZI , JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Shin Bet Director David Zini attends the funeral of an Israeli soldier at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, March 27, 2026