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Everyone Wants the Religious Zionists: The Four Seats That Could Upend the Political Map

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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 9, 2026
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What happened

A major political struggle is underway for the votes of Religious Zionist Israelis, many of whom feel alienated by the ultra-Orthodox issue, disappointed in Bezalel Smotrich, and uncertain about Naftali Bennett. The article says the sector could decide the next election, with Likud, Bennett, Gadi Eisenkot, Avigdor Liberman and others all competing for the same voters. The core issue is whether these voters will stay in the coalition bloc, move to a new right-wing alternative, or remain undecided.

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N12Center · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Everyone Wants the Religious Zionists: The Four Seats That Could Upend the Political Map
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Everyone Wants the Religious Zionists: The Four Mandates Roiling Israeli Politics
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MakoCenter · HebrewJun 9, 2026
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