Request to extend voting hours in Israel The coalition parties Shas and Otzma Yehudit joined Likud in their request to the Central Election Commission to extend voting hours in certain polling stations. "Israel Beitno" party: "There were no emergency events that would justify the acceptance of this request. Its purpose is to create a basis for allegations of damage to the integrity of the elections. "The stakes are high. Netanyahu and his party feel they may lose.