New and Returning Faces to Join Israel's 26th Knesset
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Israel's 26th Knesset will feature new and returning lawmakers from diverse backgrounds. Parties like Yashar, Behad, and the Joint List have revealed their electoral lists and mandate projections. Key party leaders include Naftali Bennett, Yair Golan, Avigdor Lieberman, and Bezalel Smotrich.
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- The 26th Knesset will include new politicians and returning veteran lawmakers.
- The "Yashar" party is projected to win 21 mandates in the upcoming elections.
- The "Behad" party, led by Naftali Bennett, is expected to secure 12 mandates.
- The Joint List is projected to obtain 11 mandates.
- Yair Golan leads the Democrats, Avigdor Lieberman heads Yisrael Beiteinu, and Bezalel Smotrich leads Religious Zionism.
The 26th Knesset is set to welcome a mix of new politicians and returning veteran lawmakers. The incoming class includes individuals from diverse backgrounds such as security officials, public service leaders, social entrepreneurs, and bereaved families.
Several parties have revealed their lists for the upcoming elections. The "Yashar" party is projected to secure 21 mandates, followed by "Behad" with 12 mandates. The Joint List is expected to win 11 mandates, while the Democrats and Ra'am are each projected to receive 8 mandates. Yisrael Beiteinu and Otzma Yehudit are both anticipated to gain 7 mandates, with Yahadut HaTorah and the Religious Zionism and Identity parties also securing 7 and 6 mandates respectively. Shas is projected to win 6 mandates.
Notable figures entering the political arena include Naftali Bennett, leading the "Behad" party, and Yair Golan, heading the Democrats. Avigdor Lieberman is at the helm of Yisrael Beiteinu, and Bezalel Smotrich is leading the Religious Zionism party.
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