Israel’s security establishment has cleared a far-right party, known as 'A Whole and Strong Jewish Israel,' to run in the upcoming October elections. This decision marks a reversal of the initial position held by the Shin Bet, Israel's internal security agency, which had previously recommended that the party be barred from the ballot.

According to reports, the Shin Bet’s initial concerns centered on the alleged influence of Baruch Marzel and Michael Ben Ari, two activists associated with Kahanist ideology. The agency had investigated whether these individuals effectively controlled the party's operations. Michael Ben Ari is a former chair of the 'Jewish Power' party, which is currently led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

While the Shin Bet initially sought to block the party based on its intelligence findings, the agency’s chief, David Zini, ultimately changed the official stance, clearing the way for the party's participation. The details regarding what specific evidence or legal arguments led to this reversal remain limited, as the security agency has not publicly released a full explanation for the change in its assessment. The inclusion of the party has drawn attention due to the controversial history of the figures involved and their ties to previous far-right political movements in Israel.