The Religious Zionist Party's strong showing on Election Night drew spontaneous celebrations and dancing at the headquarters as soon as the election exit polls came in on Tuesday night.
According to the estimates, the party is projected to garner 6 or 7 seats, making it indispensable in any right-wing government. Netanyahu, who has realized this, called party leader Bezalel Smotrich and the two discussed a future partnership.
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The Religious Zionist Party has been criticized by many on the Left and cast by many as extreme because of the opinions expressed by some of its members. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has actively called on right-wing voters to support the party to make sure it partakes in the Knesset in light of past instances when such fringe parties failed to make it to the Knesset.
Simcha Rothman, who is listed fourth in the party list and is known for his professional legal work, was cheered by supporters with chants of "The Next Justice Minister!"
Moments after the results came in, an emotional Rothman said that this was "all due to the activists and with the help of God, the real results will be just as good, not just for us but for the entire bloc. Let's hope that finally, a right-wing party will emerge."
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