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Ben Gvir Rejects Renewed Alliance With Smotrich, Urges Separate Runs
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 15, 2026
What happened
Itamar Ben Gvir says he does not want a renewed alliance with Bezalel Smotrich's party. He argues that Smotrich should run separately in a sectoral list, while Otzma Yehudit should target a broader electorate, as the best way to secure a future right-wing government.
- 01Ben Gvir rejects a renewed merger with Smotrich's Religious Zionism.
- 02He says separate party runs are necessary for a right-wing coalition.
- 03Ben Gvir believes Smotrich should run in a sectoral list and pass the threshold.
- 04Otzma Yehudit, he says, should appeal to all Israelis.
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