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Likud Counts on Eden, Shaked, Gantz, and Smotrich to Align with Netanyahu

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First reported by Walla · 1 day ago

What happened

Likud is banking on right-wing parties led by Eden, Shaked, Gantz, and Smotrich to attract moderate right voters and ultimately support Netanyahu, enabling him to form a narrow majority government despite recent losses. The party expects these factions to unite, surpass the electoral threshold, and join a coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties, sidelining Arab party support and potentially leading to new elections in the future.

  • 01Three parties vie for moderate right-wing votes crucial to upcoming Israeli elections.
  • 02These voters lost confidence after Netanyahu's coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties and judicial reforms.
  • 03Likud sees Eden-Adelstein and Gantz-Smotrich parties as attracting former Likud voters.
  • 04Likud expects these factions to unite, pass the threshold, and secure six key mandates.
  • 05Netanyahu aims to form a narrow majority government with right-wing and ultra-Orthodox parties.
  • 06The scenario anticipates Gantz and others subordinating to Netanyahu, risking their political futures.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

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People
Benjamin NetanyahuNaftali BennettItamar Ben-Gvir
OrganizationsLikud, Shin Bet, Mossad

Full coverage · 5 outlets

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

YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Likud Counts on Eden, Shaked, Gantz, and Smotrich to Align with Netanyahu
MaarivCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago
Yoeli Baram Analyzes Netanyahu's Strained Relations with Ultra-Orthodox Parties Amid Political Shifts
N12Center · Hebrew16 hours ago
Netanyahu Faces Political Dilemma Over Controversial Deal With Ultra-Orthodox Parties
MakoCenter · Hebrew16 hours ago
Netanyahu Faces Political Dilemma Over Controversial Deal with Ultra-Orthodox Parties
WallaCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Netanyahu Prioritizes Ultra-Orthodox Support Despite Growing Likud Voter Frustration

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