Smotrich Warns Right-Wing Parties Against Wasted Votes
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warned that smaller right-wing parties, like Ofer Winter's Amcha Yisrael, risk costing the bloc its majority by failing to cross the electoral threshold. He revealed haredi parties agreed to a Draft Law with sanctions but must vote for it openly. Smotrich urged voters to support only parties guaranteed to enter the Knesset, citing the 1992 elections as a warning against political fragmentation. He also criticized National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's campaign strategy of competing for votes within the nationalist camp.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warned smaller right-wing parties risk losing the bloc's majority.
- Smotrich urged voters to support only parties certain to cross the electoral threshold.
- He revealed haredi parties agreed to a Draft Law with sanctions for non-compliance.
- Smotrich criticized Ofer Winter's independent run as a dangerous gamble.
- He warned against political fragmentation leading to a government reliant on Arab parties.
- Smotrich also criticized National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's campaign strategy.
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