A senior Likud official told Channel 14's Moti Tuchfeld on Tuesday evening that the surplus vote agreement with the Religious Zionism party is finalized and will be signed in approximately two weeks. The statement follows an earlier Channel 14 report on the matter.
A senior Likud official confirmed to Channel 14 political correspondent Moti Tuchfeld on Tuesday that the surplus agreement between Likud and Religious Zionism is finalized, reversing any speculation of a rift. The deal is expected to be signed within approximately two weeks. Surplus agreements allow allied parties to pool their surplus votes to maximize seat allocation in the Knesset. The clarification follows an earlier Channel 14 report that raised questions about the status of the negotiations. The agreement is seen as crucial for coalition stability, as both parties are part of the current goverment coalition.
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