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Netanyahu and Sa'ar Explore a New Election Pact
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67% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 13, 2026
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What happened
About four months before Israel's election, Netanyahu and Gideon Sa'ar are reportedly considering a coordinated temporary split between Likud and New Hope. The plan would allow them to run separately and later reunite, while giving Netanyahu more flexibility over candidate lists.
- 01Netanyahu and Sa'ar are reportedly discussing a temporary split and later reunion.
- 02Channel 12 said the move is coordinated, not a breakup.
- 03Netanyahu wants more flexibility in shaping Likud's election slate.
- 04Talks continue to add candidates from other parties and link Smotrich with Ofer Winter.
- 05Sa'ar seeks additional reserved spots, while coalition-bloc talks face obstacles.
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