Netanyahu calls on Ben Gvir and Smotrich to unite: "I will make a supreme effort"
Netanyahu called on the leaders of Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism to overcome the differences between them and unite ahead of the elections. "I will invite them in the coming days, we will make a…
Assessment
Netanyahu is publicly pressuring Ben Gvir and Smotrich to set aside their personal and political grievances before the next election. This is a defensive move to prevent vote dispersion that could weaken the right wing. The invitation to meet in the coming days is the first test. Watch whether either leader refuses the unity call, which would signal a lasting split.