Heads of the right-wing parties sent a letter to the prime minister denying the publications that they will join a government headed by Benny Gantz • Clarify: "We will not support or join any government except the government headed by Netanyahu" • Prime Minister in response: The latest in Gantz's bluff "

Shas, Right and Torah Judaism leaders today signed a joint letter announcing: "We will only support Netanyahu." The letter was sent jointly to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Prime Minister Olmert responded to the letter, saying: "The right bloc pledge today is the last nail in Gantz's bluff. It is clearer than ever that Gantz could not form a government without the support or abstention of Ahmad Tibi and the joint list. A government that depends on the joint list will be a danger to Israel's security. Establish a strong right-wing government, safeguard Israel and ensure that no left-wing government is established with the support of Ahmed Tibi. "

In a letter sent today, right-wing parties have denied reports that they will join another government, writing: "In recent days, we have witnessed a series of media publications stating that after the 23rd Knesset elections, a government will be led by blue-white and with the participation or support of the right-wing parties," Yedioth Which are not true at all. "

"In light of this, we want to make it clear that we will not support or join any government other than the Likud-led government headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. We will not conduct any separate negotiations for the establishment of another government," the party leaders stressed.

In a statement attached to the letter, they wrote: "The right-wing parties are convinced that the right-wing bloc will reach 61 elections and form a strong national government for the people of Israel."

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MK Gabi Ashkenazi recently said that there is contacts between the list and the ultra-Orthodox parties regarding possible post-election cooperation. The prevailing assumption in the political system, also backed by the polls, is that blue and white cannot form a government without "defecting" at least one From the right-wing ultra-Orthodox parties, the letter published by right-wing and ultra-Orthodox parties is another blow to Gantz's chances of forming a government.

Gantz's other option is to form a government through the support of the joint list, but even if such support is received, it is highly doubtful that Lieberman will agree to cooperate with the move and give the left-Arab bloc the majority needed to form a government.