Pressure intensifies on Israel’s smaller parties to merge or drop out of race

Ahead of Israel's October 27 election, pressure is intensifying on smaller parties to merge or withdraw to avoid failing to cross the 3.25% electoral threshold, as votes for parties that do not meet this threshold are discarded. The close match between major political blocs means that even one small party's failure could significantly impact coalition formation. Recent developments include Zionist Home—The Reservists co-founders MKs Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel pursuing