According to those involved in the talks, Smutrich demands from Bennett a commitment that the two will run together without the Jewish home: "He demands that the party be closed, it will not work" • The chairman of the National Union denied the allegations and stated that he does not deal with the issue
"Smutrich wants to lead religious Zionism"
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Oren Ben Hakon - Archive
Negotiations between Naftali Bennett and Bezalel Smutrich reach a jarring tone.
Right-wing sources told Israel Today: "Negotiations with Smutrich are stuck for no real reason. It demands the closure of the Jewish Home movement and other demands, it will not work."
Sources involved in the negotiations say that one of the conditions that Smutrich demands from Bennett is a commitment that the two will run together without the Jewish Home Party, so that it will withdraw from the race and later even close. This public.
Smutrich said in response that "this is not true" and that he was not dealing with it.
As published this week in "Israel Today", there are not simple disputes between the two.
Smutrich's entourage claims that they demand a commitment from Bennett not to form a government that will rely on the joint list.
Bennett's entourage denies and says the discussions between the two are about positions in the top ten, with Smutrich demanding four places while Bennett is willing to give just two.
A claim that Smutrich denies.
Earlier today, it was reported that contacts between Bennett's members and the Jewish House regarding a joint run in the election had resumed.
The Jewish House said: "We are negotiating with the right to run together and restore unity to religious Zionism. Talks with Bennett are taking place in a good spirit, and we hope to close with him soon."
