Likud Official Warns Against Surplus Deal with Religious Zionism Party
The president of the Likud party's court, Tzachi Kleiner, has issued a strong warning against signing a surplus agreement with the Religious Zionism party ahead of the upcoming elections. Kleiner stated that such an agreement would cost the Likud at least half a Knesset seat, arguing that the current deal with Bezalel Smotrich's party is detrimental.
Kleiner urged Likud leadership to reconsider and instead pursue an agreement with the Otzma Yehudit party, led by Itamar Ben-Gvir, suggesting that this would be a more beneficial political move. He believes that the existing agreement with Smotrich's faction is a significant political misstep that will harm the Likud's electoral prospects.
The Likud party is currently navigating complex coalition negotiations and electoral strategies. The surplus agreement, a mechanism allowing parties to pool unused votes to secure additional seats, is a common but often contentious aspect of Israeli politics. Kleiner's public statement highlights internal dissent within the Likud regarding its electoral alliances and strategy.
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