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National Security Minister Ben Gvir Reveals Likud Ministers Sought Spots on Otzma Yehudit List

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First reported by Walla · 5 hours ago

What happened

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir revealed that several Likud ministers and MKs requested reserved spots on Otzma Yehudit's list due to fears of losing in Likud primaries. He rejected their requests, urging them to compete within Likud. This disclosure highlights growing tensions and strategic maneuvering on the Israeli right ahead of upcoming elections.

01At least four current ministers and five Likud MKs asked Ben Gvir for reserved Otzma Yehudit list spots.
02Requests stem from fears of losing in upcoming Likud primaries and Otzma Yehudit's rising poll strength.
03Ben Gvir declined to accommodate them, emphasizing political fairness and ideological differences.
04He encouraged them to remain and compete within Likud instead of joining Otzma Yehudit.
05The revelation occurs amid right-wing tensions and Netanyahu's efforts to secure reserved slots on the Likud list.
06Otzma Yehudit shelved a campaign against Finance Minister Smotrich amid merger talks with Likud.

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