High-profile case10/25/2026

Likud Seeks Alternative to Voter Turnout Monitoring Barred by the High Court of Justice

The Likud party is developing a new technological tool to obtain real-time voting data. This follows a High Court of Justice ruling that barred party representatives at polling stations from reporting by phone the number of voters who had arrived to vote.

Key facts

•Body: High Court of Justice
•Publication date: October 25, 2026
•The transmission by phone of data on the number of voters was barred
•Previous system: “Clicker” via Telegram
•The case number is not specified in the source

What Happened

According to a report in Haaretz, Likud polling committee members were sent a message stating that the High Court of Justice had rejected the use of the “Clicker” system, which operated via Telegram. The party’s message said that an alternative technological solution was being developed for committee members and that detailed instructions would be sent later.

What the High Court of Justice Barred

According to the report, the High Court of Justice barred party representatives at polling stations from transmitting information by phone about the number of voters. The case number, date of the decision, composition of the court, and detailed legal reasoning are not specified in the source provided.

The Party’s Plans

According to Haaretz, Likud intends to find another way to track voting data in real time and monitor voter turnout through Election Day. The source does not state exactly how the new system will operate or whether it complies with the restrictions imposed by the court.

What this means for you

For voters, the decision means that party representatives at polling stations may not transmit up-to-date information by phone about the number of voters. The possibility of using other technology will depend on how it operates and whether it complies with the High Court of Justice’s restrictions; the source provides no information about judicial review of the solution, which has not yet been presented.

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