Netanyahu Rejects Ben-Gvir's Demand for Defense Ministry Portfolio
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's demand for the Defense Ministry portfolio, stating it will remain with Likud. In a Galatz interview, Netanyahu compared the October 7th attack to 9/11, suggesting he is not personally blamed. He also discussed Israeli operations against Iran and his campaign appearances, including an interview on Channel 14.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the Defense Ministry will remain with Likud, rejecting Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's demand.
- Netanyahu compared the October 7th attack to 9/11, noting public support for President.
- Netanyahu confirmed Israeli operations against Iran, including cooperation with Donald Trump.
- Netanyahu discussed his trial, the right-wing bloc's standing, and security on Channel 14.
- Netanyahu has increased media appearances, including interviews and social media Q&As.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the Defense Ministry portfolio will remain with the Likud party, rejecting the demand by Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir to receive it should they win the upcoming elections. "I understand he wants it, but he does not decide. The Defense Ministry will remain with Likud, as it was and as it must be," Netanyahu said in a recent interview with Galatz. Ben-Gvir is expected to demand the portfolio in the upcoming elections, a request Netanyahu has so far refused.
During the same interview, Netanyahu drew a parallel between the 9/11 attacks in the US and the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel. He noted that neither President nor Franklin D. Roosevelt were blamed personally for the 9/11 attacks, suggesting the Israeli public has not blamed him personally for the October 7th failures. He highlighted that the public and political system rallied around the President, with support surging to 90%, and the event was seen as a systemic intelligence failure rather than a personal one, allowing him to make the comparison.
Netanyahu also commented on the operations "Roaring Lion" and "With Great Might" against Iran, stating, "Just a year ago, Iran was about to destroy us with atomic bombs, and we removed an existential threat. I am glad Donald Trump joined at the end of the 'With Great Might' operation, and we worked together on 'Roaring Lion'." He also appeared on Channel 14's "The Patriots" program, discussing his ongoing trial, the right-wing bloc's mandate situation, and Israel's security.
Netanyahu has been actively engaging with various media outlets, including podcasts and live social media Q&A sessions, as part of his campaign efforts.
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