Following a change in Shin Bet Director David Zini's position, the State Attorney's Office informed the High Court that a party allegedly backed by elements of the outlawed Kach movement will be allowed to run in the upcoming Knesset elections, according to Israeli media reports.
Shin Bet Director David Zini reversed his position on a party allegedly backed by elements of the outlawed Kach movement, prompting the agency to update its assessment. The State Attorney's Office subsequently informed the High Court that the party will be permitted to run in the upcoming Knesset elections, according to Israeli media reports. Zini's change of stance marks a significant shift in the security establishment's involvement in the electoral eligibility process.
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