Chairman of the National Union in the right-wing faction, Bezalel Smutrich, Published a video tonight (Wednesday) in which he announced his enlistment in his party: “To our ranks we also call on a large public that does not belong sociologically to religious Zionism, but feels religious and national. This is a party that deals with the Jewish identity of the State of Israel.” He declared: “We open the ranks to anyone seeking a religious and national party, A party that will carry our values with pride and joy. “This, against the background of the recent dangling relationship with his faction member, Naftali Bennett.
Smutrich did not spare criticism of the face of Israeli politics these days, as well as the wave of parties formed in the run-up to the 24th Knesset elections. “Israeli politics is stuck only because it ignites beliefs and opinions and a democratic decision in them, it has become an arena of personal wrestling “I do not form a new party that does not exist, I want to bring us back to the old, the good and the beloved.”
“One by one, new and old stars stood on it, announcing the formation of glittering parties that are going to save Israel. The common denominator for all is that they put themselves at the center. Just last week we all witnessed the glorious collapse of Blue and White, a party “Head, a party with zero path and zero values. Personally in disqualifying Netanyahu, which was the only justification for its existence, personally in putting its heads in the front without any common denominator of values, and personally in the intrigues and interests that led to its collapse. That is the end of every balloon,” he added.
He concluded by saying: “As you have already understood, we do not believe in people’s parties. They come and go, see from there what they have not seen from here, jump awkwardly between parties and camps and shape their messages under the guidance of advisers and polls. We are meant to serve a way.”
“Smutrich does not leave the greenhouse, but a connection must be made”
At the same time, MK Itamar Ben Gvir spoke with Ben Ben Caspit and Aryeh Eldad on 103FM about the relationship between Bennett and Smutrich: “Bennett is aimed at the voices of the center, at people without political leanings.”
Smutrich and Bennett, is it going to a wedding or an ugly divorce?
“Ultimately they are politicians and they will do what their political interests say. Smutrich does not want to leave Bennett. Absolutely not. The voices he is making at the moment are ‘hold me’ voices.” By the way, I appreciate Smutrich, a “worthy and talented MK.”
But you are not ready to hold it.
“He does not want to leave the greenhouse. Bennett, his considerations may be different. We all know how to read the numbers.”
You have seen the poll that without Smutrich, Bennett is up two seats.
“I’m not surprised. Not that Smutrich is not a worthy MK. Because Bennett is targeting the votes of a center, people who have no political leanings, certainly not a clear right. I think there should be two parties, one by Bennett facing the center, and another party orange, right-wing, clear, Justice system, settlement, annexation, death penalty for terrorists. Let’s see if it works out. I’m not excited about what Smutrich is doing today. “
Do you think that a combination of Jewish power with Smutrich’s national union is a body that can pass the blocking percentage and influence the Knesset?
“Yes, in my opinion it is definitely possible. Smutrich is worth a seat, a seat and a half. We have proven that we are worth two or two and a half seats. I have no doubt that together it can definitely form a party. By the way, I am not sitting at home waiting for Smutrich.”
Are you coping?
“You will get the answer soon, but of course Jewish power is struggling.”
Because this conversation is too convenient, I want to instill fear and dread. The whole far right ratio between ringtones and seats is certainly unlikely. At the end you make a lot of noise, he makes a lot of noise but at the end you are a mandate and a quarter, he is a mandate and three quarters.
“First of all I agree that a connection should be made, I do not know if Smutrich actually, but there should be a connection. Second thing, do not underestimate. Let me tell you something, I hope it does not sound arrogant – I’m not sure Zelicha or all sorts of such and other factors. “
If you have already said Yaron Zelicha. Is my biggest surprise so far – it’s 2.8%. Is on the verge of blocking percentage. And now the trend is to love the Arabs.
“I love everyone who is loyal to the State of Israel. Whoever is not loyal, let him go from here.”