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Smotrich Considers Third Reserved Spot to Diversify Religious Zionist Party List
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First reported by Srugim · 12 hours ago
What happened
Bezalel Smotrich, head of the Religious Zionist Party, is considering a third reserved spot on the party list to diversify representation ahead of the October 27 elections, potentially displacing other candidates. The party recently finalized its primary results, with Smotrich leading and Orit Strook second, while polls predict about five seats for the party.
- 01Bezalel Smotrich may request a third reserved spot in the Religious Zionist Party's top ten list.
- 02The move aims to diversify the list to include more "Dati Lite" and Mizrahi representation.
- 03This could push another candidate to a less realistic Knesset position.
- 04Dr. Avishai Ben Haim is a potential candidate for one reserved spot, though he denies current plans.
- 05The party's primary results place Smotrich first, Orit Strook second, and Simcha Rothman third.
- 06Kan News polls project about five Knesset seats for the Religious Zionist Party.
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