Netanyahu Meets Ben-Gvir and Smotrich as Opposition Holds Separate Talks

The prime minister held talks with right-wing partners, while opposition party leaders met separately and Eisenkot accused Likud of undermining the vote.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held meetings with ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, as reported by Maariv and The Jerusalem Post. Otzma Yehudit announced that Ben-Gvir's meeting with Netanyahu took place last night and was held at length.

In parallel to contacts within the right-wing bloc, leaders of the opposition parties convened separate talks to assess the political landscape and coalition possibilities.

Meanwhile, Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot accused the Likud party of undermining the election process, while Yair Lapid urged patience. Further details regarding the coalition discussions have not yet been released.