# Shin Bet Chief Recommends Allowing Banned Extreme-Right Party to Register for Elections
Israel's Shin Bet security agency chief Ronen Zini has recommended that a banned extreme-right party be permitted to register for upcoming elections. The party in question is "Yisrael Yehudit Shlema Ve'eitana," described as a Kahanist offshoot party. The High Court of Justice has granted a delay for a hearing on the matter, allowing time for the case to proceed.
The recommendation has generated internal disagreement within Israel's security establishment. Senior Shin Bet officials are reported to have expressed disagreement with Zini's position on whether the party should be allowed to participate in the electoral process.
The case centers on whether the party, which has previously been banned, meets the legal criteria for registration and participation in Israeli elections. The High Court's decision to allow a delay suggests the matter will receive further judicial consideration before a final determination is made.
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