- Intensive contacts are underway between political figures, including Gilad Erdan, Ayelet Shaked, and Benjamin Netanyahu, regarding the future of the political bloc and potential government composition.
- Bloc stability hinges on right-wing partners as Netanyahu's bloc considers Avigdor Lieberman's recommendation.
- On August 1, 2026, Ben Gvir suggested that Bezalel Smotrich unite with Ofer Winter regarding right-wing bloc unity and alliances.
- Smotrich and Feiglin are negotiating a technical alliance, with Netanyahu providing support for Smotrich's alliance moves.
Smotrich and Feiglin announced a joint candidacy, while Netanyahu seeks to control the Likud slate and Gantz may withdraw.
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Updated Sep 5
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What happened
Smotrich and Feiglin announced a joint candidacy, while Netanyahu seeks to control the Likud slate and Gantz may withdraw.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Bezalel Smotrich
Israeli far-right politician (born 1980)
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Moshe Feiglin
Israeli politician
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Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister of Israel (born 1949), (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)
Related events
- Political tensions rise as Ofer Winter calls on allies to unite or withdraw, while Benjamin Netanyahu criticizes his potential electoral impact.
- Netanyahu balances bloc needs against Likud's interests while Likud monitors how they treat Ofer Winter.
- Opposition pressures Gantz to drop out.
- Ofer Winter defied Benjamin Netanyahu's political push regarding his party choice.
- Smotrich criticized Winter's independent political path while Winter intends to recommend Netanyahu for prime minister.