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Netanyahu Offers Knesset Seats to Prevent Right-Wing Split

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First reported by Walla · 13 hours ago

What happened

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly offering four Knesset seats to Ofer Winter to prevent him from running independently and splitting the right-wing bloc. Meanwhile, Bezalel Smotrich and Moshe Feiglin have announced a merger.

  • 01Netanyahu offers Ofer Winter four Knesset seats to prevent a right-wing split.
  • 02Two seats would be on the Likud list, two on Smotrich's.
  • 03Winter's associates could also gain spots on the list.
  • 04Bezalel Smotrich and Moshe Feiglin announced their parties are uniting.
  • 05Feiglin is slated for second place on the joint list.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Netanyahu Offers Knesset Seats to Prevent Right-Wing Split
SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Netanyahu Offers Seats to Undermine Far-Right Challenger
WallaCenter · Hebrew13 hours ago
Netanyahu Loses Grip on Right-Wing Bloc Ahead of Elections

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