Netanyahu Invites Ben Gvir and Smotrich to Meeting Amid Unity Talks; Otzma Yehudit Rejects Merger
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
Prime Minister Netanyahu invited Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich to discuss political cooperation, but Otzma Yehudit rejected any merger ahead of the 2026 elections.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Netanyahu invited Ben Gvir and Smotrich to a political meeting.
- The invitation relates to preparations for the 2026 elections.
- Otzma Yehudit, led by Ben Gvir, refused to unite with other right-wing parties.
- The refusal was described as a final decision by Otzma Yehudit.
- The meeting's details and outcomes remain undisclosed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited far-right politicians Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich to a meeting, signaling ongoing discussions about political alliances ahead of the 2026 elections. Despite Netanyahu's outreach, Otzma Yehudit, the party led by Ben Gvir, has firmly declined any unification with other right-wing factions, stating that their decision is final. The political maneuvering reflects the complex dynamics within Israel's right-wing bloc as parties prepare for the upcoming electoral contest. No further details about the meeting's agenda or outcomes have been disclosed yet.
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