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Hendel and Zelekha Party Falls Short of Knesset Threshold as Vote Count Continues
The "Reservists and Economic" party, led by Yoaz Hendel and Yaron Zelekha, is currently not projected to pass Israel's electoral threshold in the 2026 elections, with about 117,000 votes.
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What happened
- 01Yoaz Hendel and Yaron Zelekha's party is currently short of the Knesset's electoral threshold.
- 02The party has secured approximately 117,000 votes, representing 2.67% of the total.
- 03The final results hinge on the counting of around 600,000 "double envelopes."
- 04These special ballots include votes from soldiers, hospitalized individuals, and diplomats.
- 05The "double envelope" system verifies eligibility and prevents duplicate voting.
The final results depend on the counting of approximately 600,000 "double envelopes" from special voter groups, which is expected to conclude Thursday. This voting method ensures eligibility and prevents fraud while maintaining ballot secrecy.
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