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  1. Israeli coalition formation and ministerial appointments
  2. 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.
  3. Bloc stability hinges on right-wing partners as Netanyahu's bloc considers Avigdor Lieberman's recommendation.
  4. 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.

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Smotrich and Feiglin are negotiating a technical alliance, with Netanyahu providing support for Smotrich's alliance moves.

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Bezalel SmotrichOfer WinterBenjamin NetanyahuMoshe Feiglin

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  1. Smotrich formally united his party with Feiglin's Zehut Party and warned Eisenkot's government.1 source
  2. Smotrich and Feiglin announced a joint candidacy, while Netanyahu seeks to control the Likud slate and Gantz may withdraw.Sub-event
  3. Moshe Feiglin and Bezalel Smotrich agreed to run in the upcoming elections.Sub-event
  4. Smotrich is seeking an alliance with Zehut, which is led by Feiglin.1 source
  5. Political bloc issues escalate as Yair Netanyahu criticizes the political blocs of Feiglin, Winter, and Smotrich, while allegations surface regarding police involvement with Kaplan and claims about opponents using TikTok.Sub-event
  6. Smotrich and Feiglin are negotiating a technical alliance, with Netanyahu providing support for Smotrich's alliance moves.1 source

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On August 1, 2026, Ben Gvir suggested that Bezalel Smotrich unite with Ofer Winter regarding right-wing bloc unity and alliances.

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