Religious Zionism Leader Smotrich Considers Additional Reserved Spot to Diversify Knesset List
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First reported by Srugim · 14 hours ago
What happened
Bezalel Smotrich, leader of the Religious Zionism party, is considering requesting a third reserved spot in the party's top ten Knesset list to enhance diversity, targeting moderate religious and Mizrahi voters. This would reduce the chances of some current members securing realistic positions. The party recently finalized its top ten candidates through primaries, with Smotrich leading the list.
- 01Bezalel Smotrich may seek a third reserved spot in the party's top ten Knesset list.
- 02The additional spot aims to diversify representation for moderate religious and Mizrahi voters.
- 03Two reserved spots for Smotrich were already approved by the party center.
- 04The third reservation would displace a current Knesset member to a less viable position.
- 05The party's top ten candidates were finalized in recent primaries.
- 06Voting occurred at party headquarters in Shoham and a Jerusalem hotel.
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