Smotrich Planned Exit Offer for Second Party Leader
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Bezalel Smotrich, chairman of the Religious Zionism party, planned to offer Avi Maoz, chairman of the Noam party, a senior government role to withdraw from elections. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was aware of and supported such proposals. The Noam party stated they would run until the end and had received no offer. Smotrich had previously publicly offered a ministerial post to Ofer Winter of the Am Israel party to exit the race.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Bezalel Smotrich planned to offer Avi Maoz a senior role to withdraw from elections.
- The Noam party stated they would run until the end and received no offer.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supported Smotrich's proposals for party leaders.
- Smotrich previously offered Ofer Winter a ministerial post to exit the race.
- Smotrich cited Winter's low poll numbers and the need for right-wing unity.
Bezalel Smotrich, chairman of the Religious Zionism party, also planned to approach Avi Maoz, chairman of the Noam party, with an offer to withdraw from the upcoming elections. According to a report by Kan News, Smotrich considered proposing a senior role, such as deputy minister or head of an administration with authority over education and Jewish identity, to Maoz in exchange for him dropping out of the race.
However, Smotrich ultimately decided against a public offer and instead opted to pursue quiet negotiations with the Noam party through an intermediary. The Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, was reportedly updated on these plans and supported the Religious Zionism party's proposals for roles for party leaders asked to withdraw.
The Noam party responded to the reports by stating, "No offer was received, and in any case, there is no point in offering, as the party will run until the end." This statement came after Smotrich publicly approached Ofer Winter, chairman of the Am Israel party, the previous day. Smotrich offered Winter a ministerial position from the quota Religious Zionism would seek in coalition negotiations, urging him to withdraw from the race. Smotrich cited that Winter is not expected to pass the electoral threshold in most polls and stressed the importance of continued right-wing rule.
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