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Smotrich Urges Public to Heed Mansour Abbas on 2021 Government Formation
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First reported by Srugim · Jun 30, 2026
What happened
Bezalel Smotrich urged the public to listen to Mansour Abbas, who claimed Smotrich alone blocked a right-wing government with Ra'am support in 2021. Smotrich confirmed Abbas's statement, emphasizing his opposition to any government relying on Ra'am, even at political cost.
- 01Mansour Abbas said Smotrich alone prevented a right-wing government with Ra'am in 2021.
- 02Abbas acknowledged Smotrich was partly truthful and partly dishonest.
- 03Smotrich has long opposed any government dependent on Ra'am support.
- 04Smotrich publicly urged people to heed Abbas's recent statements.
- 05The exchange sheds light on the political tensions between Religious Zionism and Ra'am.
- 06The discussion focuses on failed coalition talks after the 2021 elections.
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