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Smotrich Considers Reserving Knesset Spot for Dr. Avishai Ben Haim to Broaden Religious Zionist Appeal
Bezalel Smotrich is considering placing journalist Dr. Avishai Ben Haim on the Religious Zionist Party's Knesset list to attract moderate religious voters. Ben Haim declined the offer, while the party emphasized its commitment to diversity.
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What happened
- 01Bezalel Smotrich plans to reserve a Knesset spot for Dr. Avishai Ben Haim to diversify his party list.
- 02The reserved spot would be second on the Religious Zionist Party list to attract moderate religious voters.
- 03Dr. Ben Haim recently joined Channel 14 and is a noted commentator on ultra-Orthodox issues.
- 04Ben Haim stated that joining the party list is currently "not on the table."
- 05The Religious Zionist Party affirmed its commitment to a diverse candidate list.
- 06Smotrich aims to draw voters from rival political blocs within the religious-nationalist community.
This move aims to broaden the party's appeal ahead of Israel's upcoming elections.
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