Netanyahu Offered Gantz Defense Minister Post Amid Unity Government Talks
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Likud reportedly offered Benny Gantz defense minister post.
- Talks aim to explore political alliance before elections.
- Gantz has rejected the proposals made to him.
- Likud denied Gantz received an offer for a reserved position.
Behind-the-scenes negotiations are underway between the Likud party and Benny Gantz, leader of the National Unity party, to explore a potential political alliance ahead of elections. According to a report by Kan News, citing three sources, the Likud party offered Gantz the immediate appointment as a minister in the current government. This move was intended to demonstrate seriousness from the Likud and serve as a foundation for a "national unity government" campaign. During these discussions, the theoretical possibility of appointing Gantz as defense minister was also raised.
Despite the significant offer to return to the role of defense minister in the incumbent government, Gantz has reportedly rejected the proposals outright. The Likud party responded to the report by stating, "Benny Gantz did not receive an offer for a reserved position."
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