Ben-Gvir and Smotrich Run Separately in Israel's Election After Earlier Joint Slates

Summary

Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich lead ultranationalist parties that previously joined forces in deals brokered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Ahead of Israel's election, they are no longer on the same slate.

Timeline

1. New York Times

   27 Oct 2026, 11:04 UTCSource ↗

   The New York Times reports that Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, who lead ultranationalist parties that previously joined forces in deals brokered by Benjamin Netanyahu, are not on the same slate in this election.