Israeli Election Countdown: Surplus Deals Signed, Alliances Shift
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Eleven days before the elections, five surplus agreements have been signed, including the traditional one between Haredi parties. Ben-Gvir is left without a partner for a surplus deal, while Gantz explained his refusal to sign any. A dispute arose between Handel and Winter over who contacted whom first, alongside criticism of Otzma Yehudit's decision.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Five surplus agreements have been signed ahead of the Israeli elections, including between Haredi parties.
- Itamar Ben-Gvir is currently without a partner party for a surplus agreement.
- Benny Gantz has stated his reasons for not signing any surplus agreements.
- A dispute has arisen between politicians Handel and Winter over who initiated contact.
- Otzma Yehudit faces sharp criticism for a recent decision.
With 11 days remaining until the elections, five surplus agreements have already been signed, including the customary deal between the Haredi parties. Meanwhile, Itamar Ben-Gvir remains without a partner party for such an agreement. Benny Gantz explained his decision not to sign any surplus agreements with other parties.
A confrontation has emerged between politicians Handel and Winter regarding who initiated contact first. Additionally, sharp criticism has been leveled against the Otzma Yehudit party's decision, described as "colossal stupidity" by one commentator.
