Religious Zionism chairman Bezalel Smotrich has offered the second spot on the party list to Avraham Zarbiv, a reserve D-9 bulldozer operator and rabbinical court judge, according to reports. Zarbiv gained fame for destroying terrorist infrastructure in Gaza and Lebanon.
Religious Zionism chairman Bezalel Smotrich has offered the second slot on the party's Knesset list to Avraham Zarbiv, a reserve D-9 bulldozer operator and a dayan (rabbinical judge) in the rabbinical courts, according to a report.
Zarbiv gained widespread recognition for his role as a D-9 operator destroying terrorist infrastructure in Gaza and Lebanon. He also lit a torch on Independence Day. The offer was first reported earlier this morning by Amit Segal (N12), and the latest report confirms the offer and adds Zarbiv's role as a dayan.
The move is seen as an effort to strengthen the Religious Zionism list with a figure known for military service and religious authority. The second slot is a prominent position, and Zarbiv's candidacy is expected to appeal to both religious and nationalist voters.
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