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Netanyahu races to unify Israel's right wing in bid to avert election defeat
Winter defied Netanyahu’s merger push, and polls show his new list could win four seats or none.
- On Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed right-wing allies to consolidate candidate lists before the midnight deadline, seeking to avert an election defeat forecast by opinion polls.
- Parties must surpass a 3.25% vote threshold, equal to four seats, to enter parliament; Netanyahu's Likud party risks losing a third of its parliamentary power.
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir rebuffed Netanyahu's calls to merge Jewish Power with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism, arguing the factions are stronger running separately.
- Political newcomer Ofer Winter rejected merger overtures, citing concerns about those responsible for the October 7, 2023, security failures, and is polling at four seats or none.
- Analysts note Netanyahu faces an unprecedented historical crisis as rival Gadi Eisenkot gains ground, with his nationalist-religious coalition risking a third of its parliamentary power in the October 27 election.
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The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, seeks to consolidate the fragmented parties of the Israeli right before the final deadline of Tuesday, in an attempt to avoid an electoral defeat pointed out by opinion polls. Material exclusive to subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the matter and make your registration.
·Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Defying Netanyahu pressure to merge, Winter submits People of Israel's list ahead of 2026 election
The decision to submit a final party list closes the door on a rumored merger with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionist Party (RZP) that Netanyahu had been pushing.
·Jerusalem, Israel
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Leaning Left0Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Center
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources are Center
60% Center
C 60%
R 40%
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