The Democrats party has called for the disqualification of the Otzma Yehudit party and all its members, according to Ynet.
The Democrats party has joined the petition to disqualify Otzma Yehudit and all its members from the Knesset, as reported by Ynet on Monday evening. The party, formed from the merger of Labor and Meretz, adds its institutional weight to a legal challenge that began earlier Monday. The Central Elections Committee is expected to review the petition once formally submitted.
The petition was first filed at 12:35 Jerusalem time by former defense minister Moshe Ya'alon and former minister Omer Bar-Lev. Within hours, former Meretz chair Zehava Galon and former minister Yael German joined, followed by the Democrats party. Otzma Yehudit responded by stating, "They are afraid that Ben Gvir will continue with full force." The petition, submitted under Section 7A of Basic Law: The Knesset, alleges incitement to racism and harm to democratic principles, targeting National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and three other candidates.
As The Zioneer has reported, the Democrats party represents a consolidation of Israel's Zionist-left factions, emphasizing the preservation of democratic institutions. The party recently held primary elections with 70% turnout, reflecting organizational momentum amid political polarization. The disqualification effort comes as the campaign for the 26th Knesset intensifies.
It remains unclear whether the Central Elections Committee will accept the petition. Legal thresholds for disqualifying a party under Basic Law are high, and the committee's decision may be subject to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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