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Unusual Israeli Parties That Ran for Knesset

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By דסק C14

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 1 day ago

What happened

Several unconventional parties with unique names and platforms have run for Israel's Knesset over the years, including the Pirate Party, the Casino Party, and the "Sharsher Flame and Unity of the People" party, none of which have successfully crossed the electoral threshold.

  • 01Unusual parties with unique names have run for Israel's Knesset.
  • 02Parties like the Pirates and Casino Party had distinct platforms.
  • 03Some parties focused on specific social or religious movements.
  • 04One party's payment method led to a new law.
  • 05Many of these parties failed to pass the electoral threshold.

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Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago
Unusual Israeli Parties That Ran for Knesset
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago
King's Chain, Pirate Party Submit Knesset Lists
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Unusual Parties File Knesset Slates Amid Election Season

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