MK Merav Ben Ari Eyes Ministerial Role After Election

Member of Knesset Merav Ben Ari stated on Sunday that her primary goal is to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing that the opposition bloc has enough common ground to unite behind a new leader without internal disputes. Speaking on 103fm radio, Ben Ari dismissed claims of internal conflict within the bloc, citing former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's commitment to forming a government as evidence of shared purpose.

Ben Ari contrasted the opposition's approach with that of the current government, highlighting a lack of "personality cult" and a greater emphasis on pluralism and diverse opinions within her bloc. She described the public's anger over recent events and stressed the opposition's mission to "throw out the massacre government and bring a good government."

Regarding her own professional aspirations, Ben Ari expressed a desire to serve as a minister, stating that after a decade in the Knesset, she has accumulated sufficient experience. While she indicated a preference for roles in interior, welfare, internal security, or environmental protection, she affirmed her willingness to take on any position that serves the public good, prioritizing the bloc's electoral victory first.

The article also briefly mentions that political correspondent Yaron Abramsky commented on the opposition bloc's meeting, suggesting that Netanyahu would be pleased by any disunity.