Smotrich Criticizes Ben-Gvir's Campaign Strategy Ahead of Elections
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Religious Zionism party chairman Bezalel Smotrich called the upcoming elections critical for Israel's future and criticized fellow politician Itamar Ben-Gvir's campaign strategy. Smotrich described Ben-Gvir's focus on taking votes from other parties as unnecessary. He also commented on Prime Minister Netanyahu's reported desire for a government excluding Otzma Yehudit, asserting Netanyahu's commitment to the national camp.
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- Bezalel Smotrich called the upcoming elections critical for Israel's future.
- Smotrich criticized Itamar Ben-Gvir's campaign strategy as unnecessary.
- Ben-Gvir's campaign reportedly focuses on taking votes from Netanyahu and Smotrich.
- Smotrich commented on Prime Minister Netanyahu's government preferences.
- Netanyahu reportedly wants a government including Gadi Eisenkot but excluding Otzma Yehudit.
Bezalel Smotrich, chairman of the Religious Zionism party, stated at a conference that the upcoming elections are critical for Israel's future and that the strategy should involve unity. He criticized his political ally, Itamar Ben-Gvir, for what he described as a campaign focused on taking votes from Netanyahu and Smotrich himself, calling it "completely unnecessary."
Smotrich's remarks came in response to reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu desires a government that includes Gadi Eisenkot but excludes the Otzma Yehudit party. Smotrich asserted that Netanyahu has repeatedly affirmed his commitment to the parties of the "national camp."
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