 Journalist Amit Segal: 'Smotrich seriously thinking about running alone'National Union Chair did not express support for Bennett's decision to run for PM, even criticizing interview on Shabbat-violating program. MK Smotrich: Liberman has zero achievements to his creditAs Liberman seeks to create center-right bloc, National Union head rules out joining forces with him. 'Jewish Home needs mergers for its continued existence'Former MK Rabbi Eli Ben Dahan has not yet decided whether to run for party leadership, but calls for joining National Union, then Yamina. National Union: This time it will end with a Palestinian stateNational Union campaign compares Likud members' attitude towards Netanyahu with their attitude towards Sharon before Disengagement. Campaign compares Netanyahu to SharonIn 2005, too, move was led by prime minister considered darling of settlement, and also then, settlers opposing plan were called 'insane'. New poll shows 7 Knesset seats for Bennett-Shaked-Smotrich listFirst survey carried out after agreement signed joining New Right and National Union; United Jewish Home does not pass electoral threshold. Rabbi Peretz faces heavy pressure to join unified listBennett, Shaked, Smotrich call on Jewish Home to join united Right list as Peretz advisors recommend staying with Otzma Yehudit at any cost. New Right, National Union closing in on deal for joint runDespite declaration Monday New Right will run alone in March election, talks with National Union renewed following impasse with Jewish Home. 'Unity talks with Jewish Home at an impasse'Negotiations between Jewish Home and National Union towards formation of joint list fail to reach breakthrough one day before deadline. Poll: Bennett, Shaked and Smotrich are the hope of the rightSpecial poll on expected voting among religious Zionists finds about 53% would support New Right-National Union alliance. Smotrich and Peretz meet: Strive for a broad unityLeaders of Jewish Home and the National Union meet and agree to continue the dialogue in the coming days. Smotrich refuses meeting with NetanyahuNational Union Chairman Betzalel Smotrich refuses meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'Let him not interfere with religious Zionism.' The offer made by Smotrich's aides to Bennett and ShakedNational Union members suggested to the New Right: Secure a spot for Smotrich and the Jewish Home central committee will back you. New Right, National Union considering joint runAyelet Shaked meets with National Union chief Bezalel Smotrich to discuss possible joint run in March 2nd election. Religious Zionist political unity requires compromiseIf they get together, even technically, the 100,000-200,000 Religious Zionist votes that have been tragically wasted in each of the previous elections will finally serve the public that it represents, rather than entering the trash bin of history. Jewish Home woos Eli YishaiParty officials suggest former minister enter negotiations to conduct joint election run. Yahad Party claims 'there was no official appeal.' 'I'm not afraid, I will win the primaries'Jewish Home chairman unfazed by possible primaries for the leadership of the religious Zionist list. National Union pushes Rightist unity ahead of new electionsNational Union prepares for 2020 elections, will launch campaign to unite religious Zionist parties.'Unite or we'll vote for the larger parties'New petition demands the religious Zionist parties unite and hold open primaries. 'The religious public needs one party'MK Ofir Sofer: The current political situation requires the establishment of a unity government. 'There's no reason to have two Religious Zionist parties'National Union chairman Smotrich calls for his party to merge with Jewish Home as soon as possible. National Union party approves joint run with New RightNational Union central committee authorizes joint run, gives party leader Smotrich go ahead to sign agreements with Otzma Yehudit. 'Now is time to unite; we'll argue later'National Union re-approves Knesset candidate list and agreements with Jewish Home; Yehuda Wald appointed Party Director General. 'Our goal is to make Liberman disappear'Incoming Transportation Minister sees no chance of joining coalition with Blue and White: Gantz is leftist, period. New Right: Reports of alliance with Jewish Home are 'fake news'Naftali Bennett, Ayelet Shaked deny reports they agreed to run on joint ticket with Jewish Home and National Union. 'Fake news.' Bayit Yehudi Chair. denies rumors of tension with NU Chair.Smotrich responds: 'Rabbi Peretz is a wonderful person and a great partner. It's a pleasure to work with him.' Smotrich: We support law to protect PM from indictmentNational Union leader says he will support law to prevent trial of sitting prime minister if Netanyahu wins reelection. The Left's hypocritical virtue-signaling over the Otzma Yehudit dealWhat was on the table: Either Jewish Home and Otzma merge for the election, assuring a continuing religious-right Government, or they run alone, handing the Government to the Left even though the Left will have fewer votes and reflect the minority. Otzma Yehudit to be part of Judicial Selection CommitteeDetails of agreement between Jewish Home-National Union and Otzma yehudit revealed. 'Union of the Right-Wing Parties' submits Knesset listJewish Home, National Union and Otzma Yehudit submit list of candidates to the Central Elections Committee. Smotrich: On April 10 we will separate from Otzma YehuditNational Union leader says joint run with Otzma Yehudit 'not natural' for his party, but necessitated by political realities. 'Right-wing parties could unite today'Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan says differences between right-wing parties are small, egos cannot cause left-wing government. 'We respect Netanyahu; he doesn't run us'Jewish Home and National Union leaders respond to Likud claims they did not agree to hold meeting with Prime Minister. 'Otzma Yehudit refuses to meet with us'Jewish Home, National Union officials say Otzma Yehudit faction refusing to meet to discuss running together. Otzma: Window of opportunity closing; we'll run on our ownOtzma Yehudit Chair says they have no choice but to contend alone, even if unsure they will pass electoral threshold. Unite the Torah nationalists now!It’s time for egos to get out of the way and let leadership and statesmanship enter. 'We'll be the surprise of the elections'Jewish Home, National Union leaders say they'll discuss merge with other parties, will recommend PM Netanyahu continue in his position. 'Without us they won't make it into the Knesset'Otzma Yehudit leader calls for joint list with Jewish Home and National Union to ensure all 3 parties make it into the Knesset. Otzma Yehudit preparing to run independentlyOtzma Yehudit to unite with other parties after realizing they have no room on joint Jewish Home-National Union list. Jewish Home and National Union to run togetherRabbi Rafi Peretz to head joint Jewish Home-National Union list, Smotrich to receive senior ministerial position.Rabbis press Jewish Home, National Union to reach election dealAfter talks between the parties break down a second time in a week, senior national-religious rabbis intervene in hopes of brokering deal.National groups weigh 'safety net' ultimatumAfter news of unity talks impasse, religious Zionist groups weigh message: 'If you don't unite, we're voting Likud.' Avoiding unity talks?Jewish Home chairman shrugs off meeting with National Union chairman as negotiations on joint run remain deadlocked.Negotiations between Jewish Home, National Union reach impasseDespite marathon talks between Jewish Home and National Union parties, no progress made towards joint run.'There's an outline, sign now'Shomron Council head calls on Rabbi Peretz and Smotrich to unite immediately and join Otzma party. Will Jewish Home back joint list with Otzma Yehudit?Jewish Home chairman confident alliance with National Union will be renewed for April election. But what about run with Otzma Yehudit?Progress in contacts between Jewish Home, National UnionNational Union, Jewish Home talks continue as parties continue to negotiate union before upcoming elections. 'Goal is unity - and it will be achieved'Rabbi Eli Sadan says first priority is uniting National Union and Jewish Home, other right-wing parties will take more time. 'Declare joint run ASAP'Religious Zionist rabbis demand that Jewish Home and National Union unite to one list in hopes to add Otzma Yehudit. National Union, Otzma Yehudit negotiations endOtzma Yehudit rejects National Union proposal to run together in the upcoming elections.National Union demands Jewish Home share powerNational Union refuses to affect Jewish Home leader Rabbi Rafi Peretz as the sole leader of the proposed joint list. 'Public must pressure right-wing parties to unite'Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan warns battle of egos between right-wing leaders could lead to repeat of 'Oslo disaster'. Jewish Home, National Union renew talks for joint runAfter Likud rejects technical bloc with Jewish Home, religious Zionist factions return to negotiating table, with just 10 days to deadline. Netanyahu to Rabbi Peretz: I won't guarantee you a spotSurvey conducted by PM reveals joint Likud-Jewish Home ticket won't bring more seats. Peretz could be forced to run with National Union. No unity: Rabbis to gather in Jerusalem for emergency meetingReligious Zionism rabbis invited to emergency conference tomorrow in Jerusalem, in light of Jewish Home refusal to negotiate. National Union-Jewish Home merger talks at a standstillNo progress in talks for Religous Zionist parties to run together as Smotrich, Rabbi Rafi Peretz cannot agree on who will lead faction. Rabbi Dov Lior to Otzma: If there is no other choice - run aloneAs attempts at right-wing unity falter, Rabbi Dov Lior tells Otzma Yehudit party: "If unity efforts fail, you must run alone." |
