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Netanyahu and Smotrich Coordinate to Secure Right-Wing Votes Through Likud Reserved Slots

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First reported by Srugim · 20 hours ago

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Likud is considering using reserved slots from Netanyahu's list to help right-wing parties like Religious Zionism pass the electoral threshold, replicating a 2021 strategy to consolidate right-wing votes ahead of upcoming elections.

01Likud plans to use Netanyahu's reserved slots to support right-wing parties near the electoral threshold.
02The move aims to assist Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism party if polls show it may fail to pass the threshold.
03A similar strategy was used in 2021 to unite right-wing factions and prevent vote loss.
04Ofir Sofer was placed on Likud's list via a shelf party and later returned to Religious Zionism.
05The strategy helps maximize right-wing parliamentary representation ahead of elections.
06Final decisions depend on poll results and coalition talks.

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