Shas has refused to permit Yair Lapid’s Yesh Atid Party to display the letter Shin on voting ballot slips. The Yesh Atid legal advisor turned to Shas a number of days ago, seeking permission for using a Shin on election ballots. Lapid’s party was surprised by the response since Shas use both a Shin and a Samach, and time will tell if the party seeks to appeal.

The National Election Committee is responsible for approving a letter(s) to represent new parties on ballots. The common practice is that new parties must obtain permission from veteran parties regarding the use of letters when applicable, such as in this case.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)