Minister of Transport and National Union spokesman spelled out on Facebook the moves that led to the creation of the United Right List • Members of "Jewish Power" wrote: "You were part of Rabbi Rafi's betrayal of the National Union - you have no right to strike now" • Burst in Facebook post: "Breach of the agreement The Left Government "

• Minister Bezalel Smutrich // Photo: Oren Ben Hakun

• Itamar Ben Gvir // Photo: Oren Ben Hakon

In a lengthy, detailed post this evening, the Minister of Transport and National Union Chairman Bezalel Smutrich cites his criticism of how the United Right List was drawn up and admitted that "the moves have looked very bad in recent days." He also attacked Itamar Ben Gvir and powerful members Judith "for their claims of treason and claimed:" You were part of Rabbi Peretz's "political exercise" on the head of the National Union. "

"I am happy and proud of our list, but the road there was very bad," wrote Minister Smutrich. "The moves have seemed very bad in recent days. Instead of winning a clean procedure with proper dispute management, we have shamed ourselves and especially you. A dedicated, honest and idealist public, who must have looked at us repeatedly, rubbed our eyes and did not believe what he saw. So first - sorry." .

The minister explained that "in the dangerous chaos that was created, my joining Naftali and Ayelet in the first phase was a responsible and committed step, a real rescue operation, which first created a list that, according to all the surveys, passes the blockade in a large way, thus ensuring the future of the political representation of religious Zionism.

"The connection with the new right has been good and requested. You have to understand - political work is a kind of team play. It requires cooperation, paragon and mutual backing. Only this can be successful. A group where the players are busy with one another will not score any goals. Ayelet and I have been working together for several years together in a wonderful collaboration, which has blessed us, our voters and our representatives, with very significant achievements in the 20th Knesset. "

Minister Naftali Bennett and MK Ayelet Shaked // Photo: Oren Ben Hakun

Smutrich added that once the agreement with the New Right was signed, it was clear that there was no connection with the "Jewish Power" party.

"It was definitely a difficult and agonizing dilemma, but sometimes decisions have to be made based on the options available on the ground," the minister wrote. "It would have been better to lose ten percent and save 90 and not bet all 100 percent on running with two heads. When the responsibility is on your shoulders you have to make tough decisions and go with them to the end. It was clear to me that I would take a criticism and pay a personal price for it, The decision.

"In recent days, we have made great efforts, both before and after the scenes, to bring this agreement, and yes, it was not an easy decision for some partners. But it was the right decision under the circumstances created and supported by the rabbis and the prime minister who understood the huge risk In an independent run of the Jewish home and Jewish power in the race towards the blocking percentage.

"I am very sorry for the way things have been done, and especially for the exclusion of my friend Moti Yogev from the place he deserves on the list, a place he received in a Democratic vote, and the same that is earned in the strenuous and dedicated work of the Knesset. But, as long as there is no unification between the parties, there can be no "I have an influence on the internal processes of another party. I promise you that there were no personal considerations here."

The minister concluded the post by addressing members of the "Jewish Power" party, headed by Itamar Ben Gvir. "You talk a lot about feeling betrayed today," the minister wrote. "I understand and don't want to appease you today. The sages said, 'Don't want your friend in his anger.' But just two points to note: You were part of the "political exercise" that Rabbi Rafi did on the head of the National Union. If you speak your language then you would share his "betrayal" with us in the first act. How about we hang on to his betrayal of you in the second act. If political exercises are legitimate and the purpose is dedicated to them, it cannot work only when it serves you. "

Peretz on Facebook: "From the hard decisions in my life"

Minister of Education Rafi Peretz also referred to the events of the last day, and defined his decision to violate the agreement with Ben Gvir as one of the most difficult decisions he made in his life. "What stood out to me is the people of Israel, the Land of Israel, the teachings of Israel and religious Zionism," Peretz said.

"We had two painful choices: to run individually and run the risk of a blockage percentage run or run jointly without power. Bennett's statement was unequivocal that he was not ready to reunite with Ben Gvir, so we had a separate run.

"Yesterday evening, after negotiations with Naftali Bennett, we were invited together by the Prime Minister. We were invited along with Rabbi Druckman and Rabbi Eisman who supported during a separate run. After the prime minister showed us that we are unable to pass the blocking percentage in many depth surveys. I had to make a difficult and unpopular decision, contrary to my promise and a complete contradiction to the inner integrity that accompanies me throughout my life. There were two options before me, both of which have a big, heavy price: independent running with a very high risk of not passing the blocking percentage or a joint run without power, "the education minister said.

"I left the Prime Minister's Knesset with a decision to run separately, along the way, Rabbis Druckman and Eisman called me unequivocally to run jointly with the New Right despite the powerful agreement," he continued. "When I arrived at the Knesset, around 22.15, I was surprised to hear the media. Idit Silman's decision to join the new right and her preference for the new 7th place over our place.I realized there was no choice and we were at a completely different event.

"What was at stake is the establishment of a left-wing government. If we ran separately and did not pass the blocking percentage, we would go back to '92, and no one would forgive us. The harsh sights of expelling Jews from their homes were engraved in the heart and soul of religious Zionism, of With Israel and my soul, these sights must not be returned.

"The decision was made with a heavy heart. Nobody wants to keep his word. I have given my word and violated it, I sincerely regret it. Leadership needs to make a decision even if there is a heavy personal cost.

"I say this clearly: For the sake of the people of Israel and the Land of Israel, I was ready for my public image to be harmed," the minister concluded.