Central Elections Committee Chairman Noam Solberg has responded to a petition filed by the Shas party regarding the Attorney General's directive on the date of a memorial event honoring Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. Solberg clarified that he lacks the authority to rule on the matter, effectively dismissing the petition. The dispute centers around concerns that holding the event close to the election could be seen as campaigning. Shas argued the directive unfairly interfered with the memorial, while others believe it protects the integrity of the electoral process. Solberg’s decision reinforces the separation of powers and clarifies the committee’s jurisdictional limits. This outcome leaves the Attorney General’s directive regarding the event date unchanged. The case highlights the sensitivity surrounding religious observances during election periods in Israel.