The Knesset Constitution Committee is meeting Monday to debate election-law changes pushed by the Central Elections Committee, including placing polling stations in nursing homes — a proposal the coalition opposes on grounds it would benefit Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman, according to a committee source.
The Knesset Constitution Committee convened Monday morning to debate a slate of legislative changes initiated by the Central Elections Committee ahead of the 2026 elections, with the dispute over placing polling stations in nursing homes emerging as the main flashpoint. Coalition lawmakers argued the measure would disproportionately boost the electoral prospects of Avigdor Lieberman’s Yisrael Beiteinu party, which draws significant support from elderly, Russian-speaking voters. The committee is also examining other technical election-law amendments, including tightening rules on voter registration. The discussion builds on earlier committee sessions this month, as reported by The Zioneer on June 18 and June 22, which already flagged nursing-home voting and AI-generated campaign labeling as live issues. The coalition’s opposition raises the likelihood the nursing-home clause will be blocked or amended before the bill advances.
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