Ben-Gvir rules out running with Smotrich for elections, says parties are 'fundamentally different'
Itamar Ben-Gvir announced that his party, Otzma Yehudit, will not run jointly with Bezalel Smotrich's party in the upcoming elections, stating that the two parties are fundamentally different. He argued that their voter bases differ and cautioned against forming a unity government. Ben-Gvir also reiterated his stance on Gaza and security prisons.
- ▪Ben-Gvir ruled out a joint electoral list with Smotrich, emphasizing ideological differences between their parties.
- ▪He said the parties appeal to distinct voter groups and warned that a unity government could be problematic.
- ▪The Otzma Yehudit leader defended his policies regarding Gaza and the use of security prisons.
- ▪He positioned his party as separate from Smotrich's in the upcoming election landscape.
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| Publication time | Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:18:57 GMT |
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Ben-Gvir rules out running with Smotrich for elections, says parties are 'fundamentally different'The Otzma Yehudit leader said the parties appeal to different voters, warned against a unity government, and defended his policies on Gaza and security prisons.Follow us on GoogleOtzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir at a press conference, June 22 2026.(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)
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