Together: Netanyahu and Smotrich divided sectors between them, and suffered failure

The 2026 elections are tight, the right-wing bloc is split. Netanyahu and Smotrich tried to cause the withdrawal of Vinter and Leitner but failed. Ben Gvir is running a campaign against Netanyahu. Gantz withdrew, and Tamano-Shata may transfer votes to Likud.

The 2026 elections are tight, and no one knows how they will end. The right-wing bloc is split into five parties hovering around the electoral threshold. Netanyahu and Smotrich divided sectors between them: Smotrich tried to convince Ofer Vinter to withdraw, and Netanyahu tried with Moti Leitner, but both failed. Ben Gvir is running an aggressive campaign claiming Netanyahu will form a government without him. Meanwhile, Smotrich presented himself as a responsible figure who united forces with Feiglin and offered Vinter a partnership. Gantz withdrew, and the article describes him as "a small, petty, vengeful politician." Pnina Tamano-Shata pressured Gantz to withdraw, and it is possible that Ethiopian-Israeli votes will move to Likud.