High-profile case9/15/2026

11 Requests to Disqualify Candidate Lists and Candidates Submitted to the Central Elections Committee

Eleven requests to disqualify candidate lists and candidates in the elections have been submitted to the Central Elections Committee for the Knesset. As of the publication dated September 15, 2026, the deadline for submitting requests had not yet passed, and no decision had been made on them.

Key facts

•Number of requests: 11
•Body considering the requests: Central Elections Committee for the Knesset
•Publication date: September 15, 2026
•Deadline for submitting requests: September 15, 2026, at 10:00 p.m.
•The hearing is expected to take place in the week following publication

The Proceedings Before the Elections Committee

The deadline for submitting disqualification requests was set for September 15, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. According to the publication, the Central Elections Committee is expected to consider the requests the following week.

What Is Known About the Requests

The source states the total number of requests but does not specify who submitted them, which candidate lists or candidates they target, or the alleged grounds for disqualification. The parties’ responses are also not included in the published material.

No Decision Yet

The Elections Committee has not yet decided whether to grant or reject the requests. The source also does not mention proceedings before the Supreme Court, case numbers, or any specific legal basis for the requests.

What this means for you

At this stage, there is no change to the candidate lists or candidates that will be able to participate in the elections, as no decision has yet been issued. Only after the hearing will it be possible to know which requests, if any, were granted and how they will affect the public’s voting options.

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