Israeli Parties Finalize New Candidate Lists Ahead of October Elections
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First reported by Maariv · 1 day ago
What happened
Ahead of Israel's October 27 elections, major parties are finalizing candidate lists featuring new public figures, military veterans, and activists. Likud prepares for primaries that may introduce newcomers, while parties like Yashar!, Together, and the Democrats have already added prominent candidates. Israel Beytenu and Third Bloc parties include individuals connected to the October 7 attacks. Blue and White remains below the threshold, awaiting new alliances.
- 01Likud primaries on Monday may bring new candidates like Oren Dobronski into the Knesset.
- 02Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! party includes former security chiefs and public servants.
- 03Together party led by Bennett and Lapid adds young military leaders and public sector figures.
- 04Democrats held primaries, elevating anti-judicial reform activists and former MKs.
- 05Israel Beytenu and Third Bloc parties include bereaved family members of October 7 victims.
- 06Blue and White struggles below threshold, considering merger with retired general Dedi Simchi.
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