Election preparations in full swing: 'Many conspiracy theories are being spread'

Acting Director General of the Central Elections Committee, Attorney Dean Levana, spoke to Radio 103FM about election preparations. He explained the protocol for checking the voter registry, the extension of the deadline for filing objections until Friday, and clarified that the law prohibits giving gifts in exchange for voting. Regarding fake news, he urged the public to consume information only from the committee, and stressed that the upcoming elections will be the most transparent in history.

Acting Director General of the Central Elections Committee, Attorney Dean Levana, spoke to Radio 103FM about preparations for the elections. He explained that a citizen can check their registration in the voter registry at the Ministry of Interior, and if an error is found, an objection can be filed. The original deadline for filing objections was today (Tuesday), but it was extended until Friday due to a malfunction in the Ministry of Interior's system. Levana emphasized that the right to vote is granted to citizens and residents, and those who are not residents are not eligible to vote. Regarding the initiative to offer free accommodation to Israelis abroad, he clarified that the law prohibits giving gifts in exchange for voting, but if it is a payment, there is no problem. He urged the public to consume information only from the central committee, and warned against fake news, especially false messages about the closure of polling stations. In conclusion, he stated that the upcoming elections will be the most transparent in history, and that every citizen will be able to see the protocol of the polling station committee on the committee's website.