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Finance Minister Smotrich Offers Rabbi Abraham Zarviv Second Spot on Religious Zionism List

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Finance Minister Smotrich Offers Rabbi Abraham Zarviv Second Spot on Religious Zionism List
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 3 hours ago

What happened

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich offers Rabbi Abraham Zarviv a top spot on the Religious Zionism party list ahead of elections, aiming to strengthen the list with prominent war-era figures. Zarviv, known for his military service during the recent conflict, joins alongside Dr. Tzvika Mor, a vocal advocate for comprehensive prisoner exchanges.

  • 01Bezalel Smotrich offers Rabbi Abraham Zarviv likely second place on Religious Zionism list.
  • 02Zarviv gained prominence as a reserve D9 operator in recent war operations.
  • 03Zarviv was honored as a torchbearer on Israel's Independence Day ceremony.
  • 04Dr. Tzvika Mor, a Tikva Forum leader, also recently joined the party list.
  • 05Mor opposes partial prisoner exchanges, advocating for a full deal to free all captives.
  • 06Smotrich aims to build a war-linked, ideologically aligned candidate list.

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Full coverage · 7 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew58 minutes ago
Finance Minister Smotrich Offers Rabbi Abraham Zarviv Second Spot on Religious Zionism List
Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago
Religious Zionism Leader Offers Rabbi Avraham Zarviv Second Spot on Knesset List
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Religious Zionism Leader Offers Rabbi Avi Zariv a Top Spot on Party List
SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Religious Zionism Party Offers Rabbi Abraham Zarviv Second Spot on Election List
MakoCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Religious Zionism Leader Offers Reserved Spot to War Hero Abraham Zariv Ahead of Elections
N12Center · Hebrew3 hours ago
Religious Zionism Leader Offers Reserved Spot to War Hero Abraham Zarviv Ahead of Elections
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Smotrich Offers Abraham Zariv Reserved Spot on Religious Zionism List

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