Smotrich's speech at Religious Zionism headquarters after the polls

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According to Arutz Sheva, Smotrich was greeted with dancing at the Ramada Hotel, where the Religious Zionism headquarters is located, about two hours after the polls were published. According to Israel Hayom and a comprehensive poll, Religious Zionism received 7 seats; according to Arutz Sheva, the six polls measured between six and seven seats.

According to Arutz Sheva, Smotrich said that soldiers' votes could still raise the party's numbers and urged the public not to throw votes away. According to Israel Hayom, Smotrich attributed the result to "throwing away votes" on the right and to the split, and said the Arab parties and the left had united. According to Channel 14, Smotrich said: "The Arabs cannot be allowed to celebrate."