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Bezalel Smotrich: Quick Facts

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Israel Election 2026 live updates • Oct. 31, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Benjamin Netanyahu meets Itamar Ben-Gvir, Bezalel Smotrich amid coalition deadlock • Oct. 30, 2026, 9:26 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Israel Election 2026 live updates: Bloc leaders on both sides hold talks • Oct. 30, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Itamar Ben-Gvir, Smotrich's parties set to win combined 13 seats in Israeli election • Oct. 28, 2026, 10:25 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Donald Trump wants Itamar Ben-Gvir, Bezalel Smotrich out of Israel's next government, sources say • Oct. 28, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

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Born February 27, 1980 (age 46) • Golan Heights
Political Affiliation Religious Zionist Party
Role In 2026 Israeli Elections

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