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Israeli Right-Wing Leaders Urge Small Parties to Withdraw After Gantz Exits
Israeli right-wing leaders are pressuring small party leaders, including Ofer Winter, to withdraw from the Knesset race following Benny Gantz's exit.
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What happened
- 01Right-wing leaders urge Ofer Winter and other small parties to withdraw from Knesset race.
- 02Calls follow Benny Gantz's withdrawal, seen as consolidating the left-wing bloc.
- 03Ministers warn of "devastating" consequences from wasted right-wing votes.
- 04Bezalel Smotrich urges parties not to "gamble" on Israel's future or security.
- 05Leaders want to prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Ministers Bezalel Smotrich, Shlomo Karhi, and Gideon Sa'ar are urging these parties to consolidate the right-wing vote to prevent wasted votes and potential negative outcomes for Israel. They argue that Gantz's move unified the left, and a similar consolidation is needed on the right to avoid "devastating" consequences.
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