A committee source told Haaretz that the official is resigning due to Likud pressure to block the extension of her term. The party reportedly contacted the elections committee chairman, Noam Solberg, and threatened to petition the High Court
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A committee source told Haaretz that the official is resigning due to Likud pressure to block the extension of her term. The party reportedly contacted the elections committee chairman, Noam Solberg, and threatened to petition the High Court
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10:01 PM • May 01 2026 IDT
The Central Elections Committee's Director General Orly Ades informed the committee's chairman on Wednesday that she will resign after more than 15 years in office.
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