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Netanyahu Warns Ministers of Right-Wing Vote Splitting by New Party
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By מוטי קסטל
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 3 hours ago
What happened
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich that a new right-wing party led by Ofer Winter could harm the bloc's electoral prospects. Netanyahu expressed fears that Winter's party might split right-wing votes, potentially aiding Avigdor Lieberman in forming a government.
- 01Netanyahu warned of vote splitting by Ofer Winter's new party.
- 02He fears Winter's party could help form a Lieberman-led government.
- 03Netanyahu urged unity within the right-wing bloc.
- 04The discussion occurred in a private meeting with ministers.
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