The central committee of the Bayit Yehudi party met on Wednesday and decided things are to remain as they are.

The list and the chairman of the party are to remain as they were in the elections for the 21st Knesset and allow for connections with other right-wing parties. The decision was made at a convention of the central committee where its members gathered to determine that the list for the upcoming election, for 22nd Knesset.

The Center also confirmed that if it is decided to merge with additional lists, it will be approved within 48 hours.

Party chairman, Rabbi Rafi Peretz addressed the event, stating that he is looking towards uniting with other parties, potential running mates. He explained he will do his utmost that the dati leumi parties will not be fractionalized, but united.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)