Netanyahu Urges Ben Gvir and Smotrich to Unite for Upcoming Elections
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Prime Minister Netanyahu urged far-right leaders Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich to unite for the upcoming Israeli elections, warning that division could lead to defeat as in 1992. He plans to meet them soon to facilitate their alliance and stressed that unity is crucial to avoid repeating past political failures.
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- Netanyahu calls on Ben Gvir and Smotrich to run together in upcoming elections.
- He plans to meet both leaders soon to promote their unification.
- Netanyahu cites 1992 elections where right-wing split led to defeat despite majority votes.
- He acknowledges personal tensions but urges overcoming them for electoral success.
- Warns that division could lead to political disasters like Oslo and Hamas rise.
- Emphasizes unity is what the public expects and is necessary to win.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on far-right politicians Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich to run together in the upcoming elections. Netanyahu announced his intention to meet with both leaders soon to encourage their unification, emphasizing that their alliance is crucial for electoral success. "It is a must for Smotrich and Ben Gvir to unite," Netanyahu said in a video statement, noting that when right-wing factions have joined forces in the past, they have won, but when divided, they have lost.
Addressing personal tensions between the two, Netanyahu acknowledged existing grievances but stressed the need to overcome them for the greater good. He recalled the 1992 elections when the right-wing collectively had more votes than the left but lost because three right-wing parties failed to pass the electoral threshold. Netanyahu warned that a similar scenario could repeat, leading to disastrous consequences such as the Oslo Accords and the rise of Hamas.
He concluded by reiterating that unity on the right is essential to avoid repeating past mistakes and to meet public expectations. Netanyahu’s call reflects ongoing efforts to consolidate the right-wing bloc ahead of the elections to maximize their chances of victory.
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