Court ruling8/11/2026

High Court of Justice Accepts Accessible Polling Station Plan Instead of Polling Stations in Nursing Homes

The High Court of Justice accepted the state's submission that accessible polling stations will be operated in the next Knesset elections instead of special polling stations in nursing homes. The court also requested a report on the number of polling stations that will be opened and the extent to which they will meet the needs of elderly voters.

Key facts

•Three petitions were heard
•Court: the High Court of Justice at the Supreme Court
•A commitment was made to operate accessible polling stations in the next Knesset elections
•The state must clarify the number of polling stations
•Neither the case number nor the date of the decision was stated

Why the Case Reached the Court

The decision followed the hearing of three petitions against the Knesset's refusal to advance an arrangement providing for the establishment of special polling stations in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities. The source did not state the names of the petitioners or the case numbers.

What the High Court of Justice Decided

The court accepted the state's position that accessible polling stations would be used as an alternative to polling stations in institutions for the elderly. Nevertheless, the state must provide the court with updated information about their number and the extent to which the proposed solution meets the needs of elderly citizens.

The Justices' Positions

Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit criticized the situation, noting that, for the first time, the Knesset is restricting citizens' ability to participate in voting. Justices Gila Canfy-Steinitz and Ofer Grosskopf, for their part, raised the question of the limits of the High Court of Justice's authority to intervene in this matter. The report did not specify the particular legal provision on which the decision was based.

What this means for you

Elderly people, including residents of nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, are expected to be able to vote at accessible polling stations, but their number has not yet been announced. The practical suitability of this solution to their needs will be examined after the state provides additional data.

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