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Political figures discussed forming a right-wing government bloc and coalition viability on August 1, 2026.
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What happened
Political figures discussed forming a right-wing government bloc and coalition viability on August 1, 2026.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The political bloc has officially formed, with Bezalel Smotrich taking on the role of Finance Minister.1 source
- Netanyahu, Smotrich, and Ben-Gvir are engaged in discussions regarding potential government mergers amidst internal rivalry.Sub-event
Discussions centered on forming a right-wing government bloc and assessing coalition viability.1 source
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The entities involved
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Bezalel Smotrich
Israeli far-right politician (born 1980)
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Itamar Ben-Gvir
Israeli lawyer and far-right politician (born 1976), Israel's Minister of National Security since 2022
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Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister of Israel (born 1949), (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)
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