Smotrich: I wish Shaked success in the house, she destroyed democracy

The chairman of religious Zionism referred to the talks for a joint run together with Ben Gvir and said that they are "not far from a union." However, he criticized the fact that he is running the campaign for a joint run in the media: "This is a mistake and especially stresses the public." About the deputy head of Mah Q The outgoing: "If he puts himself forward - there is a high chance that he will be chosen"

Yaki Adamkar and Tal Shalu

07/27/2022

Wednesday, July 27, 2022, 12:41 p.m. Updated: 1:07 p.m.

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On video: MK Bezalel Smotrich in an interview with his Tel Vicky Adamker at the Walla studio! (Still photo: Reuven Castro)

The Chairman of Religious Zionism, MK Bezalel Smotrich commented today (Wednesday) in an interview with Walla Studio!

to negotiations for a joint run together with the chairman of Otzma Yehudit Itamar Ben Gvir and said that they are not "far from unification, we are very close, we are working on it". However, he criticized the fact that Ben Gvir is running the campaign for a joint run in the media: "This is a mistake , does not contribute, mainly stresses the public who do not understand why things are not progressing.

The more quietly political moves are made, the more likely they are to succeed." According to him, "Our responsibility is for one thing only - not for petty politics, not for who gets more.

The public is not interested.

The goal is to bring the best list to the victory of the national camp."

Smotrich and Ben Gvir met once in the last two weeks, but a negotiation took place between them, in the framework of which Ben Gvir demanded Richarch in the top ten, but Smotrich objected, offering only three places.

"There is still a long time until the closing of the lists," said the chairman of religious Zionism, "it has to be done wisely and responsibly.

We are working on it in a good atmosphere and with God's help it will happen.

I want to continue the partnership with Itamar Ben Gabir." Regarding the popularity that Ben Gabir has gained in recent times, he said: "Any partner who flourishes, develops and brings achievements and wins sympathy - that's excellent, builds the name and togetherness."

"Not far from union with Ben Gvir."

Smotrich (Photo: Reuven Castro)

To the possibility that the head of the opposition, Binyamin Netanyahu, will intervene and force a union on him, despite their lack of agreement, Smotrich replied that "Netanyahu's involvement is not necessary. He needs to enter more strongly into the Likud campaign, after all he is the leader of the national camp. Our challenge is not within the bloc, but By increasing it and bringing in people who didn't vote for us in the past."

Ahead of the expected announcement by Yamina chairwoman Ayelet Shaked of her new party and the union with Yoaz Handel and Zvika Hauser, Smotrich said that he "wishes Shaked much success at home with a lot of soul searching and thinking about how to repair the damage she caused - to Zionism, to Judaism and to everything that is important To the citizens of the State of Israel." According to him, the greatest damage that Shaked has done is the destruction of democracy, through the public's loss of trust in the political system. After Shaked and Bennett, the feeling that all politicians are liars and you can't believe a word, and this is devastating because in a democracy the power is drawn from the public."

Smotrich added that he is pained by Shaked's path, saying "she lost her whole world and all the credit she deserved".

He added that she "turned her back due to a narrow political interest to values, the way, partners, promises and voters and dismantled the national camp and enslaved Israel to its enemies and supporters of anti-Zionist terror."

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"Netanyahu's involvement is not necessary."

Smotrich (Photo: Reuven Castro)

Smotrich also referred to the recent uproar following the testimony of the outgoing Deputy Chief of Police, Moshe Saada, against the prosecutor's office and the police, and the possibility revealed in Walla! that he will run in the religious Zionist primaries. himself for election, he has a high chance of being elected." He stated that he intends to make changes in the judicial system and according to him: "The goal is not to harm and dismantle but to correct and balance." To the question of whether "we marked Netanyahu, and from there we moved forward, no matter what," he replied: "Sharp meaningful

I think the majority of the public understands this, but it's hard for some to admit because it doesn't fit with the agenda."

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