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Israeli Parties Forge Election Pacts to Maximize Knesset Seats
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Israeli political parties are signing surplus-vote agreements ahead of the October 27 election to maximize their representation in the Knesset. These pacts, governed by the Bader-Ofer method, allow allied parties to combine votes to secure additional seats, provided both cross the 3.25% electoral threshold. Recent agreements include partnerships between Likud and Religious Zionism, and the Joint List and Ra'am, while Itamar Ben Gvir faces a dilemma over a potential pact. The deadline for these agreements is October 16.
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- Israeli parties are forming surplus-vote agreements to maximize Knesset seats in the October 27 election.
- The Bader-Ofer method allows allied parties to pool votes, but both must cross the 3.25% electoral threshold.
- Likud and Religious Zionism have signed a pact, potentially leaving Itamar Ben Gvir's party without a partner.
- The Joint List and Ra'am have also formed an agreement to prevent wasted votes.
- Ultra-Orthodox parties Shas and United Torah Judaism have solidified their cooperation with a pact.
- The deadline for submitting these electoral agreements is October 16.
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