Bezalel Smotrich, the Israeli Finance Minister, celebrated his campaign headquarters in Israel despite the far-right party's declining support. Despite exit polls indicating a decline in support for his far-right party, Smotrich called for a full-scale war in the Occupied West Bank. This suggests that Smotrich's party may still have a significant following and that his party's policies are still popular with some voters.
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Smotrich dances in Israel despite far-right decline
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich celebrates at his campaign headquarters despite exit polls suggesting support for his far-right party has declined. Smotrich had called for a full-scale war in the Occupied West Bank.
Published On 27 Oct 2026
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