According to the same sources, Smutrich tried to persuade the prime minister not to insist on the connection with Ben Gvir. • The fear on the right: the two parties will not pass the blocking percentage
Smutrich.
Not interested in teaming up with Ben Gvir
Photography:
Oren Ben Hakon
Senior figures in the political system talk about criticism in the prime minister's environment towards the head of the religious Zionist list, Bezalel Smutrich.
In recent days, Smutrich has tried to persuade the prime minister not to insist on joining a Jewish power list led by Itamar Ben Gvir for the emerging right-wing movement, and even asked bureau officials to cooperate with him in internal briefings against Ben Gvir .
Smutrich: "The party will be Zionist-religious"
However, these briefings only bring the chairman closer to making a decision on a separate run. According to the sources, running the Smutrich list against Ben Gvir will mean that both parties will not pass the blocking percentage and the result will be the formation of a left-wing government. Ben Gvir joined his ranks, but the Likud responded that while Ben Gvir may keep center voters away.
The Religious Zionist Party said: "We will not take part in the game of spins and anonymous briefings. We are busy building a diverse and unified list."
