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Far-Right Activist Urges MK Michael Ben-Ari to Reconsider Election Bid
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 15 hours ago
What happened
Far-right activist Baruch Marzel urged former MK Michael Ben-Ari to run in the upcoming elections, despite Ben-Ari's recent announcement that he would not. Marzel stated that many supporters feel Ben-Ari is needed in the Knesset and that several parties want him to join their lists.
- 01Baruch Marzel called on Michael Ben-Ari to run for Knesset.
- 02Ben-Ari previously announced he would not seek re-election.
- 03Marzel claims many supporters want Ben-Ari to run.
- 04Several parties are reportedly interested in Ben-Ari joining them.
- 05Ben-Ari stated he will continue public activity outside Knesset.
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