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Israel Election Panel Clears Far-Right Otzma Yehudit for October Vote

September 24, 2026

Summary

Israel's election panel cleared the far-right Otzma Yehudit party for the upcoming October vote, rejecting applications that sought to disqualify the party based on allegations of denying Israel’s democratic character and inciting racism.

Coverage by lane

Center

  • Election panel rejects bid to disqualify Ben Gvir’s far-right Otzma Yehudit - The Times of Israel

Right

  • Election panel clears Otzma Yehudit for October vote after barring Arab slates day earlier
  • Likud reevaluates strategy against Ofer Winter while shifting focus to turnout in loyal strongholds

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