Former Deputy Head of Samaria Council Joins Liberman
Reuven Gur-Arieh, former deputy head of the Samaria Regional Council on behalf of the Jewish Home party, announced his joining Yisrael Beiteinu and his support for Avigdor Liberman for Prime Minister.
Assessment
A former deputy head of the Samaria Regional Council from the religious Zionist camp has crossed over to Yisrael Beiteinu, publicly endorsing Avigdor Liberman for prime minister. This defection signals potential realignment among right-wing voters who may be disillusioned with traditional religious Zionist parties. The move could shift coalition arithmetic if it reflects a broader trend of secular-right voters consolidating around Liberman.