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Supreme Court pressure forces Balad leader to withdraw from October Knesset vote
politics8 days ago

Supreme Court pressure forces Balad leader to withdraw from October Knesset vote

Balad party leader Sami Abu Shehadeh has withdrawn his candidacy for the October 27 Knesset election after the Israeli Supreme Court recommended he step aside to avoid a formal disqualification ruling. The court’s nine-justice panel, presided over by Yitzhak Amit, unanimously deemed his 2023 statements 'repugnant' but split on the legal outcome, giving him until Friday morning to withdraw. While the Attorney-General opposed the ban, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir argued for a formal ruling. The move follows the Central Elections Committee’s recent disqualification of major Arab lists Ra’am and the Joint List, raising concerns that approximately 20% of Arab citizens may lack parliamentary representation. The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the remaining cases by Sunday.

via Al Jazeera|
#arab-representation#israel-elections#knesset
Israel’s Election Panel Bars Arab Lists, Spares Far-Right Parties Ahead of October Vote
politics13 days ago

Israel’s Election Panel Bars Arab Lists, Spares Far-Right Parties Ahead of October Vote

Israel’s Central Elections Committee disqualified the Joint List and Ra’am, the two main Arab-majority parties, from the October 27 parliamentary election. The panel also barred candidates Sami Abu Shehadeh and Ofer Cassif but rejected petitions to disqualify far-right parties led by Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. The Supreme Court is expected to review these decisions, having overturned similar bans in previous cycles.

via Al Jazeera|
#arab-parties#benjamin-netanyahu#israel-election
Likud Primaries Set Netanyahu’s Path to Israel’s Next Election
world1 month ago

Likud Primaries Set Netanyahu’s Path to Israel’s Next Election

Likud will hold primaries to determine its 120-seat Knesset list for Israel’s looming general election, with Netanyahu securing eight top spots and several post-hoc deals shaping the top 30; potential nominees include Israel Katz, Gideon Saar, Haim Katz, and tech entrepreneur Oren Dobronsky, reflecting a high-stakes, hardline stance on Gaza and West Bank settlements within the party.

via Al Jazeera|
#israel-elections#knesset#likud
Netanyahu bets on loyalty with divisive bills ahead of election
world2 months ago

Netanyahu bets on loyalty with divisive bills ahead of election

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed through a wave of controversial bills in the Knesset's closing days to lock in support from ultra-Orthodox and far-right allies ahead of the October 27 election, including a Basic Law framing Torah study as a state value and temporary immunity for tens of thousands of draft evaders; other measures would curb the attorney general, expand government influence over broadcasting, and widen gender-segregated academic programs, with settlement funding also on the agenda. The move sparked protests, drew legal challenges, and faced broad public opposition as Netanyahu bets the political gains will outlast the immediate backlash.

via CNN|
#benjamin-netanyahu#draft-exemptions#israel
Israel heads to October elections as Knesset dissolves after a historic term
politics2 months ago

Israel heads to October elections as Knesset dissolves after a historic term

The Knesset will dissolve ahead of Israel’s October 27, 2026 general election—the first full term to run since 1988. Polls point to a tight race between Netanyahu’s Likud and Gadi Eizenkot’s Yashar, with Bennett-Lapid’s Together in the mix; no party is projected to win a majority, making coalition-building pivotal. Key campaign flashpoints include the ultra-Orthodox conscription issue and Israel’s ongoing Gaza wars and broader regional tensions.

via Al Jazeera|
#elections#israel#knesset
Coalition pushes to dissolve Knesset, elections could come sooner
israel-politics4 months ago

Coalition pushes to dissolve Knesset, elections could come sooner

The governing coalition filed a bill to dissolve the Knesset with broad backing, aiming to move up Israel’s election date (no earlier than 3 months, no later than 5 months after passage) with a preliminary reading set for next week, amid a dispute over the ultra-Orthodox draft bill; the opposition has its own dissolution bill awaiting a vote, signaling a broader push toward early elections.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#elections#israel-politics#knesset
Israel to dissolve Knesset, trigger early elections amid coalition turmoil
world4 months ago

Israel to dissolve Knesset, trigger early elections amid coalition turmoil

Israel’s ruling coalition introduced a bill to dissolve the Knesset and trigger early elections about 90 days after passage—likely in August—due to coalition strain and ultra-Orthodox pressure. Likud pre-empted rivals by moving the bill; opposition Beyahad (Lapid–Bennett) plans its own bid, and polls show Likud and Beyahad leading without a clear majority. Campaigns are expected to focus on accountability for the 7 October Hamas attacks and extending military service to ultra-Orthodox Jews.

via The Guardian|
#elections#israel#knesset
Ultra-Orthodox Leader Pushes for Early Elections Over Draft Bill
israel-politics5 months ago

Ultra-Orthodox Leader Pushes for Early Elections Over Draft Bill

Rabbi Dov Lando, head of Degel Hatorah, authorized steps to dissolve the Knesset as soon as possible over the controversial haredi draft bill, signaling possible early elections ahead of October; opposition figures like Yair Lapid are pushing to move the dissolution bill to a vote next week, while coalition tensions and the draft controversy continue to unfold, potentially reshaping the government and the election timeline.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#degel-hatorah#draft-law#haredi
Pollard runs for Knesset on Gaza annexation platform
politics5 months ago

Pollard runs for Knesset on Gaza annexation platform

Jonathan Pollard, the former US Navy analyst who spied for Israel, announced a bid for the Knesset with a new party, advocating the forcible removal of Gaza’s current residents and its annexation. He criticized Netanyahu over security failures but said he could back him if he remains prime minister, framing his entry into politics as a response to the October 7 Hamas attack and the Gaza war.

via The Guardian|
#elections#espionage#gaza
politics5 months ago

Opposition Maintains Edge in Fresh Israeli Poll as Netanyahu Trails

A Maariv poll of 500 Israelis shows the opposition holding a 61-seat majority against Netanyahu’s 49-seat coalition for a third straight week, with Likud at 25 and Bennett’s bloc at 24; Netanyahu leads Bennett 43–41 and Eisenkot 45–38 in head-to-head PM matchups, and 46% oppose Supreme Court intervention in minister appointments, while most respondents expect Iran and Lebanon tensions to continue; margin of error 4.4%.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#israel-elections#knesset#netanyahu