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PoliticalIsrael·7 Sept 2026 · 3h ago

Parties submit final Knesset slates for election

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Political figures Eisenkot, Bennett, Ben Gvir, and Winter submitted independent lists as the deadline for final Knesset slates approached, with Likud scheduled to submit its list on Tuesday. The submission process resulted in no last-minute mergers, leaving the overall political landscape largely unchanged. The filings included a public critique from Smotrich, who accused Winter of gambling with the political right.

Consequences

The failure to achieve last-minute mergers means the electoral field remains fragmented heading into the vote. Smotrich’s criticism highlights existing tensions and potential competition within the political right-wing bloc.

Sources

Times of Israel
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