This change ahead of the elections worries many: 'Very sad to know'

Former Director General of the Central Elections Committee, Attorney Orly Adas, criticizes the absence of polling stations in nursing homes in the upcoming elections, after this was possible in the last two election cycles. She regrets that the Knesset did not advance legislation on the matter, and expresses hope that the High Court of Justice or the Knesset will find a solution before election day. Additionally, she addresses the challenges of disinformation and technological manipulations, and expresses support for the continued traditional voting with paper slips.

Attorney Orly Adas, former Director General of the Central Elections Committee, gave an interview on 103FM and expressed criticism that in the upcoming election cycle, polling stations will not be placed in nursing homes, contrary to the last two election cycles. Adas noted that the Knesset did not advance legislation to allow this, and said: "It saddens me greatly to know that perhaps for political reasons, perhaps for non-substantive reasons, the Knesset chose not to advance this legislation, which is for the benefit of all." She emphasized the importance of making elections accessible to the elderly, and noted that in the past a bill was formulated to regulate this permanently, but so far it has been an emergency order. Adas expressed hope that the High Court of Justice or the Knesset will find a solution before election day. Additionally, she addressed the challenges of disinformation and manipulations using artificial intelligence, and said that "it is possible to cope - but it is impossible to eradicate the phenomenon." She supported the continued traditional voting with paper slips, which she said provides an important layer of security.