Smotrich: "We won't let Arabs celebrate. We will establish settlements in Gaza"

Religious Zionism chairman and Minister Bezalel Smotrich spoke at the election headquarters, stating he will not allow Arabs to celebrate and will establish new Jewish settlements in Gaza. According to television exit polls, Religious Zionism received 6–7 seats, with the party hoping soldiers' votes will bring an eighth seat.

Religious Zionism chairman and Minister Bezalel Smotrich arrived at the election headquarters at the Ramada Hotel last night, danced with activists, and addressed them. Smotrich said: "I see that the Arabs are celebrating tonight. I announce to you and to them – we will not let them celebrate. They will not succeed in canceling the revolution. In Judea and Samaria. They will not prevent the establishment of new Jewish settlements in Gaza." According to television exit polls, Religious Zionism received between six and seven seats, and the party hopes that soldiers' votes will bring the eighth seat as well.