Ben-Gvir Claims Likud Plans Unity Government with Eizenkot
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
Following the 2026 election exit polls, Itamar Ben-Gvir accused the Likud party of planning a unity government with Eizenkot. Bezalel Smotrich expressed hope for more seats and vowed to prevent Arab celebrations. Aryeh Deri thanked voters and Torah Sages for Shas's expected strong performance, awaiting final results.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Itamar Ben-Gvir claims the Likud is planning a unity government with Eizenkot.
- Bezalel Smotrich hopes for eight seats and vows to stop Arab celebrations.
- Aryeh Deri thanks voters and expects a strong performance for Shas.
- Exit poll results for the 2026 Israeli elections have been released.
Following the release of exit poll results for the 2026 elections, Itamar Ben-Gvir, chairman of Otzma Yehudit, stated at his party's headquarters that "the Likud is planning a unity government with Eizenkot." He urged his supporters not to "make the mistake of going to a unity government."
Bezalel Smotrich, chairman of the Religious Zionism party, expressed hope that "living votes" would increase his party's seat count to eight. He also commented on the celebratory mood of Arab citizens, declaring, "I see that the Arabs are celebrating tonight. So I announce to you and to them that we will not let them celebrate."
Aryeh Deri, chairman of Shas, thanked "the Creator of the world" and hundreds of thousands of Israeli citizens from all sectors who chose "the path of faith" and voted for Shas. He also expressed gratitude to the Council of Torah Sages for their efforts in the election campaign, as well as to rabbis, movement representatives, and thousands of activists. Deri noted that the exit poll results show significant gaps and that the true results must await the final count, but indicated that Shas expects a strong showing reflecting extensive fieldwork. He encouraged activists to rest, anticipating the final results in the morning.
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