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Central Election Committee workers count ballots at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, after the general elections, on March 25, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 17, 2026, 8:31 am
As Likud challenges the election watchdog, some fear it may challenge the election outcome, too
Netanyahu’s party has been slamming appointments of Central Elections Committee officials, a campaign some experts see as laying the groundwork to contest the vote itself; Likud dismisses the notion, says it has always doubted committee’s neutrality
By Sam Sokol
Dean Livne, tapped on May 10, 2026, as the Central Elections Committee acting director-general. (Screenshot/Globes)
May 10, 2026, 8:22 pm
Central Elections Committee taps acting director-general following shock resignation
CEC chairman Noam Sohlberg says Dean Livne, body’s recently retired legal adviser, will replace Orly Adas through the upcoming election, until a long-term replacement can be found
By Sam Sokol and ToI Staff
Director General of the Central Elections Committee Orly Adas attends a Finance Committee meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem on February 3, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 1, 2026, 9:54 am
Veteran election czar Orly Adas resigns, throwing committee into turmoil
Supreme Court deputy president says he attempted to persuade Central Elections Committee director to remain, as report suggests she quit following dispute over whether to extend her term; elections due in October
By ToI Staff and Sam Sokol
Israelis cast their ballots in the Israeli general elections, at a voting station in Jerusalem,on November 1, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
November 2, 2022, 6:26 am
Election czar rebuffs Netanyahu allegations of Arab fraud, says vote went smoothly
Central Elections Committee head Orly Adas says incidents were minor and were dealt with, as Likud leader tries to cast doubt on votes received by Arab parties
By ToI Staff
Central Elections Committee director-general Orly Adas speaks at a press conference at the Knesset, October 26, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
October 27, 2022, 12:27 pm
How Israel’s low-tech voting system helps ensure the integrity of the count
From the casting of the ballot to its arrival and counting at the Central Elections Committee, Israel uses a variety of means to ensure the accuracy of its election results
By Carrie Keller-Lynn
Workers prepare ballot boxes for the upcoming elections, at the Central Elections Committee warehouse in Shoham, October 12, 2022 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
October 23, 2022, 3:17 pm
Israel’s fifth election since 2019 to cost NIS 79 per potential voter
Calculation excludes many of the costs relating to the national paid vacation day and the running of the Central Election Committee
By ToI Staff
Voting slips for Knesset elections on March 23, 2021. (Avi Roccah/Flash90)
March 23, 2021, 4:35 pm
Several parties assert election irregularities, with voting in full swing
Complaints of missing voting slips at various polling stations around country; Central Elections Committee denies rumor of glitch in observer communication app
By ToI Staff
Central Elections Committee head Orly Adas shows a mock quarantined ballot, during a press conference at the Knesset in Jerusalem on February 26, 2020. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
March 22, 2021, 4:55 pm
Expecting longer tally, election chief warns of efforts to discredit results
Orly Adas urges public to ‘be smart enough’ not to buy into or share ‘rumors and conspiracy theories’ reminiscent of Trump campaign
By Raoul Wootliff
A bus converted into a polling station ahead of the Knesset elections, in a photo released March 8, 2021. (Chaim Levy/Central Elections Committee)
March 8, 2021, 6:16 pm
Israel to bus COVID patients to polling stations, may set up booths at airport
Central Elections Committee budget much higher than normal due to challenges posed by pandemic; official laments shortage of thousands of election day employees
By ToI Staff
A demo photo of a "Vote and drive station" provided by the Central Elections Committee on December 28, 2020, shows a model of a drive-thru voting station for coronavirus carriers that will be set up for the elections on March 23, 2021. (Central Elections Committee)
December 28, 2020, 3:56 pm
With drive-thrus for voters with COVID, Israel prepares for election in pandemic
Elections committee director promises 30% more polling stations, and 2 booths at each, to reduce crowds at March 2021 vote; nursing homes, virus wards to get own booths
By ToI Staff
Knesset members shout at each other after a bill that might have staved off elections is defeated, December 21, 2020 (Knesset channel screenshot)
December 22, 2020, 1:33 am
Knesset rejects bill to delay budget deadline, sending Israel to elections
Lawmakers vote 49 to 47 against legislation that would have given Likud, Blue and White extra time to reach compromise; Knesset set to dissolve on Tuesday at midnight
By Raoul Wootliff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz attend a graduation ceremony for new Air Force pilots at the Hatzerim air base near Beersheba, June 25, 2020. (Ariel Schalit/Pool/AFP)
December 21, 2020, 5:09 pm
New elections near as Likud, Blue and White say talks have broken down
Netanyahu’s party accuses Gantz of reneging on agreement, while defense minister — in isolation over exposure to virus — says he expects PM to refuse his ‘final offer’
By Raoul Wootliff and Stuart Winer
People arrive to vote at a special polling station for voters quarantined due to possible exposure to the coronavirus in Jerusalem, during the Knesset elections, on March 2, 2020. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
December 8, 2020, 12:32 pm
Election official says next vote may require drive-thru ballots, several days
Orly Ades butts heads with Health Ministry over plans for pandemic-era vote, as Knesset committee seeks ways to cut down on travel, avoid repeat of US-style electoral chaos
By ToI Staff
Israelis cast their ballot at a voting station in Jerusalem, March 2, 2020. (Olivier Fitoussi/ Flash90)
March 9, 2020, 11:40 am
Election czar asks police to probe suspected voting fraud at 3 polling stations
Review ‘points at irregularities’ in southern town of Rahat, central city of Lod and northern community of Iksal; fewer than 200 votes in question, so results won’t change
By Raoul Wootliff
Officials count vote ballots from the elections at the Knesset in Jerusalem, March 4, 2020. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
March 8, 2020, 12:44 pm
‘No chance’ election results will change, says official in charge of vote count
After PM’s Likud alleges fraud, Central Elections Committee head Orly Adas says a total of 1,300 ballots being reexamined while 5,000 are needed to change Knesset seat distribution
By ToI Staff
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