Parties Rush to Unite Before Deadline | News | William Lebovics

By William Lebovics August 30, 2026 55 views

As the deadline for submitting electoral lists approaches, smaller parties are negotiating unifications to secure their place in the upcoming elections.

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Questions & Answers

What is the significance of the electoral lists being locked in nine days?

Once the electoral lists are locked, every party running in the elections must submit their list of candidates for the Knesset to the election commission, and these lists can no longer be changed.

Why is there pressure on parties like Smotrich's Religious Zionism Party before the electoral lists are locked?

There is pressure on small parties like Smotrich's Religious Zionism Party to unite or be absorbed by larger parties because if they don't secure enough votes to surpass the four-seat threshold (3.25% of the vote), they risk not entering the Knesset.

What strategy is Moshe Feiglin pursuing in the upcoming elections?

Moshe Feiglin, a former right-wing Knesset member, is set to sign a unification agreement with Smotrich, which will be a boost for both of them as they aim to secure enough votes to surpass the threshold for entering the Knesset.

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