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Sderot Mayor and Finance Minister Smotrich Exchange Praise Amid Speculation of Political Alliance
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 2 hours ago
What happened
Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich exchanged public praise during Smotrich's visit to Sderot, highlighting Smotrich's role in pushing enemy forces away from the city amid ongoing conflict. Their mutual compliments have fueled speculation that Davidi may join Smotrich's Religious Zionism party ahead of the 2026 elections.
- 01Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi praised Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's role in pushing enemy forces away from the city.
- 02Smotrich called Davidi a highly talented and professional local leader.
- 03The mutual praise occurred during Smotrich's visit to a Hesder Yeshiva in Sderot.
- 04Davidi credited Smotrich with ensuring a hostage deal coincided with a major military achievement.
- 05Speculation arose that Davidi might join the Religious Zionism party for the 2026 elections.
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