The deadline has expired to submit the names of candidates in the local municipality elections around the country.
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In the Jerusalem mayoral race, the contenders are Nir Barkat, Meir Porush and Arkadi Gaydamak. The mukhtar from Jabel Mukaber decided not to run in the mayoral race.
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In Bnei Brak, after all parties were in agreement and elections were canceled.� Rav Yaakov Asher is the candidate who enjoys the endorsement of all, leading to a cancellation of elections for the first time since the city was founded.

(Yechiel Spira � YWN Israel)