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Finance Minister Smotrich Warns Right-Wing Is Asleep, Fears Return to Oslo Path

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 26, 2026

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Bezalel Smotrich praised his party's primary results and achievements but warned that a government led by Gadi Eizenkot and left-wing parties could reverse security and settlement gains, risking a return to Oslo Accords policies.

01Bezalel Smotrich hailed Religious Zionism's primary results and candidate list as a winning team.
02He highlighted the party's achievements in security, settlements, economy, judicial reforms, and Jewish identity.
03Smotrich denied claims the party focused only on Judea and Samaria, citing broad national investments.
04He warned the right-wing is in a dangerous 'sleep' reminiscent of pre-Oslo 1992 elections.
05Smotrich cautioned that a government led by Gadi Eizenkot and left-wing parties could reverse key security and settlement policies.
06He accused Eizenkot and Defense Minister Yair Golan of planning to dismantle settlements and security lines.

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