"We want to occupy the territory in order to cleanse it of the enemy; otherwise, he will kill your children and kidnap your grandchildren again," he said.
The Religious Zionist Party, led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, fell below the electoral threshold with just 2.6% support.
Bennett's strategy of maintaining silence was effective in the polls. However, the attack on popular Channel 12 journalist Amit Segal might change the course of his political future.
If Naftali Bennet decides to run, the coalition would be left with 49 seats, whereas a Bennet-led opposition would have 61.
The announcement comes after Israel renewed strikes on Hamas and PIJ targets in the Gaza Strip. The attorney-general calls Ben-Gvir's reinstatement 'unlawful at this time.'
"The Shin Bet is a state organization that carries out its missions according to law. Its strength and resilience lie in its values," he said.
Latest polling shows Likud’s rise, Bennett’s strong support, and deep divisions on war policy and the haredi draft law.
The agreement must be approved in the Likud Secretariat and the similar body in United Right within seven days, and must be approved in the Likud Central Committee within 90 days.
The judges told Netanyahu to watch his tone but themselves took a conciliatory and empathetic tenor as they explained how certain legal issues were being explored to a certain point of redundancy.
Kisch gave preferential treatment including prioritization of ministry funding, to certain cities with Likud mayors who could influence Kisch’s position in the next Likud primary election.
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