National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir issued a welcoming statement Thursday following the announcement that Knesset member Tali Gottlieb will join his Otzma Yehudit party. The move came after Likud reached an agreement with Gottlieb regarding her political future.
Israeli Politics
Ben-Gvir Welcomes Gottlieb to His Party
National Security Minister praises Likud MK as "real fighter" following agreement allowing her to run with his party in next election while maintaining Likud discipline
In a video statement, Ben-Gvir said: "Welcome, Knesset member Tally Gotliv. Tally, you are joining a family of fighters, the Otzma Yehudit family."
The minister praised her political record: "We know and have seen that you are a real fighter. A fighter against injustice. A fighter for justice. A fighter against the deep state. A fighter against those who persecuted our dear prime minister." He concluded: "Tally, we are proud of you. We embrace you. We are happy you are coming --- welcome!"
According to the Likud announcement, the agreement allows Gotliv to run in the next Knesset elections on the Otzma Yehudit slate without being declared a defector from Likud. However, the arrangement stipulates that "as part of the agreement, she is committed to being subject to Likud party voting discipline until the 26th Knesset." The party statement concluded by wishing Gotliv success.
בן גביר בברכה לגוטליב| צילום: ללא קרדיט
