# Ben-Gvir's seven seats: Neither a resounding success nor a political failure

- Published: 2026-10-30T09:16:14Z
- Updated: 2026-11-01T16:07:58Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/2026-10-30/ty-article/.premium/ben-gvir-and-smotrich-split-the-right-and-lose-seats-in-the-process/000001a1-8bda-d54e-a5e1-9bde05e60000
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Otzma Yehudit won seven seats, while Ben-Gvir and Smotrich together lost ground despite winning more votes. The results also show a clear split: Smotrich dominates in settlements, while Ben-Gvir is stronger in the periphery

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