Otzma Yehudit Slams Netanyahu, Accuses Him of Planning to Remove Ben Gvir
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Otzma Yehudit criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after he stated key ministries would remain with Likud if re-elected. The party accused Netanyahu of planning to remove Minister Ben Gvir and Otzma Yehudit from the coalition. They believe Netanyahu intends to bring in Izankot and give these portfolios to the left. This indicates a potential shift in coalition dynamics and party alliances.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Otzma Yehudit accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of planning to remove Minister Ben Gvir from the coalition.
- Netanyahu stated that the Ministry of Public Security and Ministry of Defense would remain with Likud if re-elected.
- Otzma Yehudit believes Netanyahu intends to add Izankot and give portfolios to the left.
- The party claims Netanyahu's remarks reveal a decision to sideline them.
- Otzma Yehudit views Netanyahu's statements as confirmation of their removal from the coalition.
The Otzma Yehudit party has sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following his statement that if re-elected, the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Defense would remain with the Likud party. Otzma Yehudit responded by saying, "The cat is out of the bag." The party asserted that Netanyahu's remarks, indicating that the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of National Security, and the Ministry of Justice would all stay with Likud, "strengthen the conclusion that a decision has been made to remove Minister Ben Gvir and Otzma Yehudit from the coalition, to add Izankot in his place, and to give these portfolios to the left."
This statement from Otzma Yehudit suggests a belief that Netanyahu intends to sideline them and potentially form a government with different partners, possibly incorporating elements from the left, while keeping key ministries within his own Likud party.
