Netanyahu Rejects Ben-Gvir's Demands for Defense Ministry
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the defense and national security ministries will remain with his Likud party in the next term. This follows National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's recent demands to lead the defense ministry and keep his current portfolio. Ben-Gvir's party launched a campaign slogan suggesting Netanyahu needs him. The statements come less than two weeks before elections.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared the defense and national security ministries will stay with Likud.
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir recently sought the defense minister post.
- Ben-Gvir also stated his party should retain the Ministry of National Security.
- Ben-Gvir's party launched a campaign slogan, "Netanyahu needs a strong Ben-Gvir."
- The statements were made less than two weeks before elections.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday evening that the ministries of defense and national security will remain under the control of his Likud party in the next term. This statement comes in response to recent remarks by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who expressed his intention to seek the position of defense minister in the upcoming government. Ben-Gvir also stated his desire for his party to retain control of the Ministry of National Security, citing significant achievements within it. He further campaigned on the idea that the defense minister should not be a former military official. Ben-Gvir's party, Otzma Yehudit, launched a new part of its election campaign less than two weeks before the elections, under the slogan "Netanyahu needs a strong Ben-Gvir."
