Reuven Gur-Arieh, a former deputy head of the Samaria Regional Council, announced he is joining the Yisrael Beiteinu party. He said he ended his activity in the Jewish Home and Religious Zionist framework after a long process of political and ideological re-examination.
Reuven Gur-Arieh, former deputy head of the Samaria Regional Council, announced his defection from the Jewish Home/Religious Zionist camp to Yisrael Beiteinu on Tuesday. The move reflects a shift in right-wing political alignments as the 2026 election season continues. Gur-Arieh stated he 'ended his activity in the Jewish Home and Religious Zionist framework, and after a long process of political and ideological awakening, chose to join Yisrael Beiteinu.' No further details were available about his role within the party.
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