Israel's 26th Knesset Election: Parties Submit Candidate Lists

The first day of submitting candidate lists for Israel's 26th Knesset elections concluded on Monday evening at the Knesset building, overseen by the Central Elections Committee Chairman, Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg. Party representatives submitted their slates of candidates, engaging in battles over preferred ballot letters. The process saw new alliances, withdrawals, and strategic maneuvers for each vote. Parties yet to register are expected to submit their lists on Tuesday, starting at 4:00 PM and continuing until midnight. By the end of the first day, 18 candidate lists had been submitted. The Elections Committee clarified that submission does not guarantee approval, and all lists, nicknames, and requested letters will be reviewed according to law. The process resumes on Tuesday at 3:00 PM, with representatives arriving at the registration tent at 1:00 PM and parties gaining entry to the Knesset until 10:00 PM, with the procedure potentially extending beyond that.