Netanyahu Signals Ben-Gvir Exclusion From Next Government; Otzma Yehudit Reacts
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that key ministries will remain with Likud in the next government, contradicting Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's demands for the Defense Ministry. Otzma Yehudit responded with a strong attack, accusing Netanyahu of planning to exclude them and potentially include MK Gadi Eisenkot. The party vowed to continue pressing their demands, while the article speculates the dispute might be a coordinated effort benefiting both leaders.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Defense, National Security, and Education ministries will stay with Likud in the next government.
- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party demanded the Defense Ministry portfolio.
- Otzma Yehudit accused Netanyahu of planning to exclude them from the future coalition.
- The party suggested Netanyahu might bring in MK Gadi Eisenkot instead.
- Otzma Yehudit vowed to continue demanding their ministerial portfolios.
- The article suggests the dispute may be a coordinated effort benefiting both Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that key ministries, including Defense, National Security, and Education, will remain under the control of the Likud party in the upcoming government. Netanyahu stated at a political event in Acre that this decision is aimed at ensuring security and education for all citizens. These remarks directly contradict the demands made by Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of the Otzma Yehudit party, who has sought the Defense Ministry portfolio along with other ministerial positions.
In response to the Prime Minister's statements, Otzma Yehudit launched a sharp attack, accusing Netanyahu of planning to exclude their party from the future coalition. The party suggested that Netanyahu intends to bring in other elements, such as Member of Knesset Gadi Eisenkot, to the government. Otzma Yehudit asserted that the public will ultimately decide the composition of the next government and that they will continue to stand firm on their demands.
The article suggests that both sides may benefit from this public dispute, potentially even coordinating it. Netanyahu, by making these statements, may be appeasing those concerned about the far-right, while Ben-Gvir could gain by appearing to resist becoming too moderate.
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