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Liberman: Merge Small Parties Now

Yisrael Beiteinu chairman warns Bennett and Lapid that fragmented opposition lists could cost their bloc several Knesset seats

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With just one week remaining until candidate lists close for Israel's upcoming Knesset elections, Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Liberman has issued an urgent appeal to opposition party leaders, calling for immediate consolidation to prevent vote wastage.

Liberman framed his message as a matter of political responsibility. "We're in the final stretch before the lists are sealed," he said, directing his words to what he termed "the serving bloc", referring to parties opposing the current government. He specifically urged leaders to reach out to smaller parties headed by Chili Tropper, Gilad Erdan, and Benny Gantz to explore merger possibilities that would prevent votes from being scattered across multiple lists.

The veteran politician painted a stark picture of the potential consequences if these smaller parties run independently. According to Liberman, they have virtually no chance of crossing Israel's electoral threshold, the minimum percentage of votes required for Knesset representation. However, their presence on the ballot could siphon off significant support from the opposition as a whole. "They could subtract 3-4 mandates from the serving bloc," Liberman warned, suggesting that votes cast for parties that fail to enter the Knesset would effectively be lost, potentially shifting the balance of power in the legislature.

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