Netanyahu bloc or Eisenkot? The parties that look like a joke - but are calling for votes in all seriousness

Small and unusual parties such as 'The Pirates', 'Gan Eden' and 'Sharsher for Love and Unity of the People' are running in the 2026 elections alongside the major parties, offering unconventional platforms like internet freedom, basic income, and monarchy.

In the State of Israel, the 2026 elections feature not only major parties like Likud and Labor, but also exotic lists that appear to be a joke yet operate seriously. The 'Pirates' Party appeals to those who value internet freedom, privacy, digital rights, and direct democracy, and its members in Iceland and Germany have even held senior positions. 'Gan Eden' party of Yeshua Israel Ben David promises an economic paradise with a basic income law for every citizen. 'Sharsher for Love and Unity of the People' party of Sharsher the King aims to establish a monarchical regime in Israel under his leadership. The article presents these parties as alternatives to choosing between the Netanyahu bloc and the Eisenkot bloc.

Netanyahu bloc or Eisenkot? The parties that look like a joke - but are calling for votes in all seriousness