Veteran election czar Orly Adas quits despite Supreme Court judge’s pleas for her to remain in role

30 April 2026, 10:34 pm

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Central Elections Committee director-general Orly Adas speaks at a press conference at the Knesset, October 26, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)

Orly Adas, director-general of the Central Elections Committee, resigns after more than 15 years in the position, rebuffing efforts by Supreme Court Justice Noam Solberg, the chairman of the committee, to remain in the role.

In a statement, Solberg praises Adas on her professionalism and determination to ensure the smooth running of elections.

“Attorney Adas did not respond to my pleas to continue in her position until after the elections; I regret this, but I respect her decision, and wish to express my full appreciation and gratitude for her work over the years,” he says.

Adas ran seven elections throughout her career, and has quit ahead of another round of elections that is supposed to be held by October.