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Amichai Chikli Chikli was declared a defector from the right-wing Yamina party on April 25, which under Israeli law complicates his bid to compete in the upcoming election.

"It would be a huge problem for us. Anyone who has common sense understands the problems. Look at Ben Gvir's history, his actions, his statements. This is not someone we want to see as part of the government," one official says.

“When our children are asked where they were when Queen Elizabeth was laid to rest, they will know exactly what to reply,” the marchers said.

The faction will run separately from Odeh's Hadash and Ahmad Tibi's Ta'al. The development bodes well for Benjamin Netanyahu as it could strengthen the right-wing camp.

Ad Kan claims that as part of the Islamic Movement, Ra'am cannot possibly be allowed into the Knesset.

The Zionist Spirit leader is a proponent of a unity government, but says she will nevertheless support the opposition leader, who is "likely to garner the most Knesset seats."

Polls predict Shaked's Zionist Spirit will fail to garner the necessary votes to enter the Knesset. Lapid meets with Labor and Meretz leaders in an attempt to persuade the parties to run together in the elections, but reaches no breakthrough.

Instead of major gatherings with hundreds of participants, Benjamin Netanyahu will make "surprise visits" in areas where voter turnout was low.