Negotiations between Benny Gantz, Dedi Smakhi, and Yoaz Hendel to run on a joint slate have failed, political correspondent Amit Segal (N12) reports. The parties will not run together in the upcoming elections.
According to a report by Amit Segal (N12), the negotiations between Benny Gantz, Dedi Smakhi, and Yoaz Hendel for a joint electoral slate have failed. No further details on the breakdown were given by Segal in his initial report.
The collapse follows days of speculation and earlier reports of a potential deal. On Thursday, Segal had reported that the three were finalizing a joint leadership structure with Gantz and Smakhi sharing the top spot and Hendel placed third. A separate report earlier the same day from Israel Hayom indicated the talks had stalled over Hendel's demand for a commitment not to form a narrow coalition with Haredi or Arab parties — a condition Gantz's team reportedly rejected.
As of this report, none of the parties involved have issued an official statement. The setback reshuffles the center-right political map ahead of the election.
5 developments
- DevelopingGantz, Dedi Smakhi reportedly planning new united party — Yoaz Hendel may join leadership
- DevelopingAmit Segal reports Gantz-Smakhi party will have co-leadership, Hendel in 3rd spot
- DevelopingZelicha reportedly nearing electoral partnership with Gantz or Smakhi; Hendel option recedes
- DevelopingN12 poll shows Gantz-Smakhi-Hendel bloc adds momentum, clears threshold as coalition talks loom
Source and signal
- Internal intake