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Israeli Supreme Court Cancels Hearing on Kahanist Party Registration Following Shin Bet Recommendation
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 13, 2026
What happened
The Israeli Supreme Court canceled a hearing on the registration of Michael Ben-Ari and Baruch Marzel's party after Shin Bet leaders recommended reconsidering a prior security opinion that had blocked the party's registration. The party is linked to the banned Kach movement.
- 01Shin Bet chief David Zini and deputy recommended canceling the Supreme Court hearing.
- 02The hearing concerned the registration of Ben-Ari and Marzel's political party.
- 03A prior Shin Bet opinion under Ronen Bar had blocked the party's registration.
- 04Ben-Ari and Marzel are activists of the banned Kach movement.
- 05Their party, "Whole and Complete Jewish Israel," is suspected of sharing Kach's ideology.
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YnetCenter · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Israeli Supreme Court Cancels Hearing on Kahanist Party Registration Following Shin Bet Recommendation
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Shin Bet Challenges Evidence Behind Ban on Ben Ari and Marzel's Party Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Shin Bet Chief and Deputy Express Reservations Over Past Opinion Blocking Kahanist Party Registration
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