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Israeli Politics in Turmoil as Party Lists Close
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By אפרת ברינר
First reported by JDN · 4 days ago
What happened
Israeli political parties are in a race against time to finalize their candidate lists before a looming deadline. Key negotiations involve potential mergers, the defection of MK Tali Gottlieb to Otzma Yehudit, and the formation of alliances across the political spectrum, with significant shifts expected.
- 01Israeli parties are in a critical phase to finalize candidate lists before the upcoming election deadline.
- 02MK Tali Gottlieb may leave Likud for Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit, facing legal hurdles.
- 03Ofer Winter refuses alliances with established right-wing parties but explores options with Yaron Zelekha.
- 04A proposed joint list between Bennett and Eisenkot has been scrapped, intensifying competition.
- 05The Arab political landscape sees the reformation of the Joint List and Ra'am charting an independent path.
- 06Avigdor Lieberman warns of wasted votes due to fragmented candidacies on the opposition side.
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