Netanyahu and Smotrich Exclude Ben-Gvir From Joint Election Events
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Bezalel Smotrich are holding joint election events, excluding Itamar Ben-Gvir. The article suggests Ben-Gvir benefits from this exclusion by appearing as a victim. This strategy reportedly aims to keep Smotrich above the electoral threshold and bolster Netanyahu's influence through Smotrich's base. The exclusion is seen as a political maneuver within the right-wing parties.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Bezalel Smotrich are holding joint election events without Itamar Ben-Gvir.
- The exclusion of Ben-Gvir from these events is presented as a strategy that benefits him by portraying him as a victim.
- The joint events are intended to keep Smotrich above the electoral threshold.
- Netanyahu reportedly gains leverage through Smotrich's support base via these joint activities.
- The exclusion is characterized as a political maneuver within the right-wing bloc.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Bezalel Smotrich have recently formed a close electoral alliance, holding joint election evenings and opening a shared situation room. Notably absent from these joint events is Itamar Ben-Gvir. However, the article suggests that Ben-Gvir is not harmed by this exclusion, but rather benefits from it by portraying himself as a victim. The exclusion is reportedly a strategic move to keep Smotrich above the electoral threshold and to leverage Smotrich's support base for Netanyahu's political advantage.
The article implies that this tactic is designed to benefit Smotrich by ensuring he remains above the electoral threshold, while simultaneously granting Netanyahu leverage through Smotrich's constituency. The exclusion of Ben-Gvir from these joint activities appears to be a calculated political maneuver within the right-wing bloc.
