Netanyahu and Smotrich Deepen Alliance Ahead of Elections, Isolating Ben-Gvir
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism party have launched a joint campaign ahead of elections to strengthen the right-wing bloc. The alliance includes shared field operations and a vote-sharing agreement, while National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir appears increasingly isolated. Officials accuse Ben-Gvir of prioritizing his own political gain, leading to a rift within the bloc. The cooperation intensifies as Ben-Gvir publicly targets the Defense Ministry, prompting Netanyahu to weaken his party's electoral prospects.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Likud and Religious Zionism launched a joint campaign to boost the right-wing bloc's power before elections.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Smotrich have strengthened personal and political ties.
- National Security Minister Ben-Gvir is increasingly isolated from the alliance, with accusations of self-serving politics.
- The parties are coordinating field operations, voter targeting, and Election Day activities.
- Ben-Gvir's public pursuit of the Defense Ministry is seen as a key factor in the widening rift.
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