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Shimon Riklin Defends Bezalel Smotrich Amid Right-Wing Unity Calls, Criticizes Ofer Winter
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First reported by Srugim · Aug 28, 2026
What happened
Shimon Riklin defended Bezalel Smotrich's leadership and achievements amid calls by Prime Minister Netanyahu for right-wing party unity, directing criticism at Ofer Winter for lacking political impact. Riklin praised Smotrich's government role and urged him to persist despite unification pressures.
- 01Shimon Riklin defends Bezalel Smotrich against unity pressure among right-wing parties.
- 02Riklin praises Smotrich's government achievements and cooperation with Netanyahu.
- 03He criticizes Ofer Winter for lacking political presence and clear contributions.
- 04Riklin calls for unity pressure to focus on Winter, not Smotrich.
- 05Netanyahu called for a merger between Smotrich's and Ben-Gvir's parties.
- 06Smotrich supports unity and responsibility in the national camp.
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