Likud to appeal election results in Arab sector polling stations

Likud plans to appeal election results in Arab sector polling stations, citing alleged violations including vote buying and double voting. The appeal will be filed directly to the Jerusalem District Court.

Likud is preparing to appeal next week the voting results in polling stations in the Arab sector and request a re-vote where violations are proven. The appeal will be based on hundreds of complaints, affidavits being collected, and professional opinions. Likud will seek to invalidate the voting results in polling stations where, according to suspicion, the "Elector" app was used illegally. The process is expected to be heard within a few weeks, alongside coalition negotiations. Likud claims the suspicions involve a wide range of polling stations in the Arab sector. Reported incidents include: use of digital apps to encourage voters, use of Form 1 forms, transfer of funds and cards, double voting, and escorts voting on behalf of voters. One of the most serious allegations involves photographing the vote for payment. Likud points to a gap of about 6,000 votes between Ra'am and Shas as an example of the potential impact of changing results. The appeal will be filed directly with the Jerusalem District Court, before a panel of three judges. Likud estimates that even invalidating results in only some polling stations could have significant implications.