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Small-Party Talks Sharpen Israel Election Threshold Fight

Fresh alliance talks among small and midsize parties could decide Israel's 2026 election if they clear the threshold. Yuli Edelstein is in advanced talks with Ayelet Shaked and in contact with Gilad Erdan, while Yoaz Hendel is weighing talks with Benny Gantz, Dedi Simchi and Hili Tropper. Threshold pressure has intensified around Gantz-Simchi-Hendel and Edelstein's post-Likud path. Voters deserve clear Zionist choices that protect IDF manpower, respect Torah study and prevent wasted right-leaning votes.

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