Ex-Otzma Yehudit Leaders Endorse Smotrich, Citing "100% Action"
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Former senior Otzma Yehudit figures Dr. Michael Ben-Ari and Baruch Marzel have declared their support for Bezalel Smotrich, chairman of the Religious Zionism party, ahead of the elections. They praised his opposition to a government with Ra'am and his work in finance and settlement. Ben-Ari cited Smotrich's "100% action" approach, while Marzel credited him with preventing a Palestinian state. Both urged voters to support Smotrich to continue his policies.
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- Former Otzma Yehudit leaders Michael Ben-Ari and Baruch Marzel endorsed Bezalel Smotrich.
- They praised Smotrich's opposition to forming a government with the Arab party Ra'am.
- Ben-Ari highlighted Smotrich's "100% action" approach during his previous term.
- Marzel credited Smotrich with halting the possibility of establishing a Palestinian state.
- Both urged citizens to vote for Smotrich in the upcoming elections.
Two prominent former figures from the Otzma Yehudit party, Dr. Michael Ben-Ari and Baruch Marzel, have announced their support for Bezalel Smotrich, the current Minister of Finance and chairman of the Religious Zionism party, ahead of the upcoming elections. The endorsement highlights Smotrich's performance during the previous term, particularly his opposition to forming a government reliant on the Arab party Ra'am and his work in the areas of finance and settlement.
Ben-Ari praised Smotrich's leadership, stating that he stood firm against the pressure to form a coalition with Ra'am, a move Ben-Ari described as a "disastrous step" that Smotrich prevented. Ben-Ari urged voters not to abstain, emphasizing Smotrich's "0% noise, 100% action" approach during his tenure. He characterized Smotrich's stance on Ra'am as a crucial test of leadership where Smotrich proved his mettle, even against internal opposition.
Marzel, who did not vote in the previous election, declared his intention to support Smotrich this time. He also lauded Smotrich's efforts in the finance ministry and, crucially, in the realm of settlement, asserting that Smotrich halted the possibility of establishing a Palestinian state. Marzel stressed the importance of strengthening Smotrich to enable him to continue his work in the next term, warning against allowing parties like Ra'am to lead the country.
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