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Israel Election Panel Rejects Bid to Ban Broadcast of October 7 Rally
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Israel's Central Elections Committee rejected a Likud party request to ban live broadcasts of a rally concerning the October 7 attack. The rally, featuring bereaved families and former hostages, is scheduled three days before the election. Likud claimed the broadcast could constitute electioneering, but the committee chairman denied the petition.
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- Israel's Central Elections Committee rejected Likud's request to ban live broadcasts of an October 7 rally.
- The rally is scheduled to take place three days before the upcoming election.
- Likud cited concerns that the broadcast could be considered electioneering.
- The event is organized by the October Council, representing bereaved families.
- Former hostages are expected to participate in the rally.
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