Attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir of the Otzma Yehudit party lashed out against Minister Betzalel Smotrich of the URWP * “The time has come for Smotrich to realize not everyone is a fool. One who is concerned with the fate of Eretz Yisrael does not act this way” he stated in response to being offered the eighth slot on a combined ticket *

The URWP is offering Ben-Gvir the eighth slot on the combined ticket, but Ben-Gvir finds the offer “insulting”.

Minister Betzalel Smotrich announced on Monday evening that a deal has been signed, “As the adult is the responsible one” he added, referring to a deal with the New Right party headed by Ayelet Shaked. He added “in the coming days, who hope to add our friends in Otzma Yehudit”, offering Ben-Gvir the eighth slot. The first four slots in order are Shaked, Rafi Peretz, Smotrich and Naftali Bennet.

Ben-Gvir stated “It is time for Smotrich to realize not everyone is a fool” in response to the eighth slot offer, adding “One who truly cares about Eretz Yisrael does not act this way”.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)