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Smotrich Courts Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi for Religious Zionism Party
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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago
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Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism party is in talks with Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi to join their election list, aiming to broaden appeal. Davidi, a vocal critic of the current government, previously served in national politics but resigned. The move seeks to add electoral value and demographic diversity to the party.
- 01Smotrich seeks Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi for Religious Zionism's election list.
- 02Davidi's addition aims to expand the party's voter base.
- 03The party seeks a prominent Mizrahi figure for its leadership.
- 04Davidi previously served in national politics and criticized the current government.
- 05The deadline for list submissions is approaching.
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