Likud Signs Surplus Vote Agreement with Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit Parties

The Likud party has signed a surplus vote agreement with the Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit parties. This agreement allows parties to transfer surplus votes to each other in an election, aiming to maximize their representation. The 'Reservists and Economic' list, associated with Hendl and Zalikh, approached the 'Am Israel' party led by Winter seeking a similar agreement, but has not yet received a response. Consequently, Otzma Yehudit is now without a surplus vote agreement and could potentially sign one with Am Israel if both parties agree. A representative from Otzma Yehudit stated that Likud refused to sign an agreement with them, suggesting it was an attempt to diminish Otzma Yehudit's influence and potentially exclude Ben Gvir from a unity government Likud is planning with Yisrael Beiteinu. This sentiment was echoed by a Likud candidate and former MK, Eli Goldschmidt, who made similar remarks the previous day.