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Former Justice Minister Ramon Credits Smotrich with Major Settlement Advances and Predicts 15 Knesset Seats
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 3 hours ago
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Former Justice Minister Haim Ramon praised Bezalel Smotrich's unprecedented settlement achievements in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza, predicting Smotrich will secure at least 15 Knesset seats. Ramon noted the lack of public debate on new Gaza settlements and highlighted a significant shift in Israeli political discourse.
- 01Haim Ramon credits Bezalel Smotrich with unprecedented settlement achievements in Judea and Samaria.
- 02Smotrich plans to establish three new settlements in northern Gaza if political conditions allow.
- 03Ramon notes the lack of public debate on Gaza settlement plans, signaling a shift in discourse.
- 04Despite ideological differences, Ramon predicts Smotrich will win at least 15 Knesset seats.
- 05Podcast host contrasts Smotrich's approach with Naftali Bennett's evolving stance on settlements.
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