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Likud Considers Integrating Bezalel Smotrich to Secure Right-Wing Votes
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First reported by Walla · Jul 10, 2026
What happened
Likud is reconsidering its approach to right-wing alliances, moving away from a joint run between Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir. Instead, Likud may integrate Smotrich and his faction into its own list to secure votes and strengthen the right-wing bloc in the Knesset.
- 01Likud reevaluates right-wing alliances to prevent losing votes near the electoral threshold.
- 02Joint run between Smotrich and Ben-Gvir seen as harmful to both parties' voter bases.
- 03Likud officials say Smotrich and Ben-Gvir alienate each other's supporters.
- 04Likud considers offering reserved Knesset spots to Smotrich and his faction.
- 05This move aims to secure right-wing votes without risking bloc fragmentation.
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