Netanyahu Rules Out Iran Strike, Ben-Gvir Won't Be Defense Minister
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a strike on Iran is not currently in Israel's interest, citing upcoming elections on October 27. He also stated that National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir will not be appointed Defense Minister in a future government, with the portfolio remaining with Likud. Netanyahu's comments came amid reports of his alleged discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding military action against Iran.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated a strike on Iran is not currently advantageous for Israel.
- Netanyahu cited upcoming Israeli elections on October 27 as a reason for delaying any potential strike.
- He asserted that Itamar Ben-Gvir will not become the Defense Minister in the next government.
- The Defense Ministry portfolio will remain with the Likud party, according to Netanyahu.
- Netanyahu's comments followed reports of his alleged urging of Donald Trump to act against Iran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that a strike against Iran by the United States or Israel in the coming days would not serve the country's interests. In an interview with Army Radio, he emphasized that such a move would be disadvantageous at this time, particularly with Israeli elections scheduled for October 27. Netanyahu's remarks followed reports suggesting he had urged U.S. President Donald Trump to resume military action against Iran before the Israeli elections and the U.S. midterm elections, which are set to occur a week later. Israeli media indicated that Trump's stance on the matter fluctuates frequently.
During the same interview, Netanyahu also addressed the possibility of Itamar Ben-Gvir, the current Minister of National Security, becoming the next Defense Minister. Netanyahu asserted that Ben-Gvir would not hold the defense portfolio in the next government, even if his political bloc wins the upcoming elections. "I know he wants it, but he does not make the decisions. Defense will remain in Likud," Netanyahu declared.
