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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Elections chief Melcer denies report he ruled not to count Otzma Yehudit votes
The Central Elections Committee denies a media report claiming that committee chairman Justice Hanan Melcer has ruled not to count votes for the far-right Otzma Yehudit party because of widespread voter fraud. A spokesman for Melcer says no such ruling has been issued.
— Sue Surkes