Today, the Likud party and the “New Hope – United Right” faction reached a political agreement that solidifies the continuation of their merger. As part of the agreement, both factions will present a joint candidate list in the upcoming elections.
The agreement also specifies that, should the Prime Minister have the ability to reserve spots on the Likud list for the 26th Knesset, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, who leads the New Hope faction, will be responsible for selecting the first reserved candidate.
It was further agreed that the position of the first reserved candidate, currently held by Minister Ze’ev Elkin, will be secured in a position no lower than 15th on the list. Following the merger, members of the New Hope faction will be integrated into the Likud faction.
Reports indicate that the agreement is subject to approval by both the Likud central committee and the institutions of the New Hope faction.
Minister Gideon Sa’ar shared this evening, “October 7 and the historic events that followed were supposed to completely change the political system, the priorities and the political strategy of our elected officials and parties. Not everyone understood this. But that is what I did.”
He continued, “The differences between us, in the perspective of history, will be seen as insignificant nuances compared to the destructive intentions of our enemies and in view of the enormous challenges before us. Our mission is to secure the future of Israel for generations. Therefore, I joined the government. Therefore, I also made the critical decision: to return to the house that was my home for most of my adult life and my public path: the Likud movement.”
Sa’ar concluded, “Together with my friends, who walked with me on an arduous and challenging path, but never abandoned the right-wing worldview, I am convinced that we have strengthened the State of Israel at a crucial historic moment. In addition, I also believe that we will strengthen the national camp, which alone can lead Israel today in the face of its challenges. I thank Prime Minister and Likud Chairman Benjamin Netanyahu, who transcended the past, as I did, and worked to let us join the government and unite forces.”
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