Religious Zionism Party Targets Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi for Knesset List After Primaries

First reported by Now 14 · 1 day ago

What happened

After the Religious Zionism party primaries, party chairman Bezalel Smotrich aims to recruit Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi to broaden the party's appeal and strengthen its electoral chances. Davidi may be placed high on the list, with adjustments made to accommodate him. The primaries resulted in a list dominated by settlers, prompting efforts to diversify representation before the elections.

• 01Religious Zionism primaries produced a settler-heavy candidate list lacking broader representation.
• 02Party chairman Bezalel Smotrich targets Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi for inclusion to expand appeal.
• 03Smotrich may adjust the list or add a reserved slot to secure Davidi's placement.
• 04Primaries had 170 of 173 eligible voters participating, with Orit Strook winning first place.
• 05Other top candidates include Simcha Rothman, Tzvi Sukkot, and Ohad Tal.
• 06Smotrich believes the final list will secure victory in the upcoming elections.

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