Rothman on Ben Gvir: "From the first day he planned to run alone" | Israel today

The day after Ben Gabir's press conference, in which he announced his independent run, MK Simcha Rothman of Religious Zionism claims that Ben Gabir planned to run alone.

In an interview with the Israel Hayom studio, Rothman said of Ben Gvir's statement: "It is very unfortunate. I think it is better to run together, even at heavy costs. He may have a chance, but the risk of running separately is too great not only for the party and the joint list, but for the camp and the establishment Right-wing government. We call on him not to take this step. Unfortunately, my feeling is that from day one he wanted to take this step."

According to Rothman: "Ben Gvir talks about having eight mandates in the polls. If that is the case - there is nothing we can offer him."

But Rothman does not believe that Ben Gabir has eight mandates: "We are 30 days before the closing of lists, and almost 80 days before elections. There were parties that had 20 mandates in the polls and ended up with six mandates. There were parties like Feiglin, with eight mandates - that did not pass the threshold ".

Is he the next fieglin?

"I'm afraid of a situation where running separately endangers the bloc. We pass, but it's not a good option, we need to create connections. It's a mistake to run separately."

Is Netanyahu involved in the negotiations between you?

"I don't know. I've heard rumors like everyone else, the previous times there was clear pressure. I don't think there's any involvement, the hysteria surrounding this event needs to subside."

Rothman attacked Minister Ayelet Shaked, saying: "If the public knew how much Ayelet Shaked endangered the security of the State of Israel in the last year and a half, when she allowed and enabled the right of return for thousands of Palestinians, people would not sleep at night."

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"lying and inciting"

The office of the Minister of the Interior responded: "Simcha Rothman lies and incites. This is what he knows how to do. Whoever voted against the Citizenship Law and against the regulations of the Yosh - that he should not preach morality.

Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked guarded the country's borders and her Jewish identity with all vigilance.

He is probably under pressure because Ben Gvir left him, and all he has left is to sow hatred and fear."

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