Israel's Election Committee Assigns Ballot Designations for 38 Parties

Israel's Central Elections Committee has approved the ballot designations, or "letters," for the 38 parties competing in the upcoming elections. The Likud party, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, will use the traditional "Mem-Chet-Lamed" (מחל) designation. Gadi Eisenkot's "Derech" party received the letters "Dalet-Reish-Chet" (דרך), while Naftali Bennett's "Rak" party was assigned "Reish-Kuf" (רק).

Otzma Yehudit, headed by Itamar Ben-Gvir, secured the letter "Bet" (ב). Yair Golan's "HaDemokratim" party will use "Aleph-Mem-Tav" (אמת). The committee also approved designations for numerous other parties, including "Yisrael Beiteinu" (L), "HaTzionut HaDatit" (Tet), and "Yahadut HaTorah" (Gimel).

Notably, the Arab party Ra'am (Samech-Mem) was approved on condition, pending a Supreme Court decision, as the committee ruled it ineligible to participate in the elections. Similarly, the "HaRishima HaMesheutefet" (Kuf) list was approved conditionally, with the committee also disqualifying two of its candidates, pending a Supreme Court ruling.

The full list of designations includes parties such as "Achva" (Aleph), "Shas" (Shin-Samech), "Kachol Lavan" (Gimel), and "HaBayit HaYehudi" (Tet), among others. The process ensures each party has a distinct, easily recognizable letter for voters at the polling stations.