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Netanyahu and Smotrich Forge Alliance, Isolating Ben-Gvir Ahead of Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich are forming a joint campaign ahead of elections, strengthening their alliance while sidelining National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The partnership includes a shared field headquarters and coordinated efforts to boost voter turnout.
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What happened
- 01Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Smotrich are forming a joint election campaign, excluding Itamar Ben-Gvir.
- 02A joint field headquarters has been established to coordinate efforts and boost voter turnout for Netanyahu and Smotrich.
- 03Ben-Gvir was not invited to a recent convention attended by Netanyahu and Smotrich, signaling a growing rift.
- 04Sources claim Ben-Gvir is pursuing a personal agenda and competing with Netanyahu for right-wing votes.
- 05The dispute over the potential Defense Minister post has intensified tensions between the parties.
- 06Netanyahu reportedly seeks to curb Ben-Gvir's ambitions by weakening his party's electoral performance.
Ben-Gvir was excluded from a recent joint event, and sources suggest he is pursuing a personal agenda, leading to increased tension and competition for right-wing votes, particularly concerning the Defense Minister position.
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