The Central Elections Committee reversed the ruling of the committee's chairman, Judge Noam Solberg, at noon (Sunday), and approved the use of dedicated applications - including the 'Elector' app - on election day, to allow parties to receive direct reports from polling stations regarding the identity of those who have already voted.
The decision was made by a majority of 19 in favor, 11 against, and 3 abstentions - after the High Court of Justice referred the decision to the Elections Committee, following a petition filed by the Likud faction.
The panel of judges, which included Yael Wilner, Alex Stein, and Khaled Kabub, proposed a compromise that was accepted by the parties.
Judge Wilner noted in the hearing: "We think this is the best solution in the circumstances of this case, better than giving a verdict. The decision should be by consensus. We are not taking a position.".
Likud Central Elections Committee member MK Amit Halevi responded: "If there is 'substantial democracy', it is encouraging citizens to vote and influence. Judge Solberg's attempt to prevent this from the parties, after the election campaign has begun, is unreasonable and harms the public's trust in the committee. It is good that we overturned the decision today by a large majority, and it must remain that way.".
Now the decision will return to the High Court, which will make a final decision.
