Netanyahu Vows to Keep Key Ministries; Otzma Yehudit Attacks
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the Defense, National Security, and Education ministries will remain with Likud in the next government, contrary to demands from Otzma Yehudit's Itamar Ben-Gvir. Otzma Yehudit responded with a strong attack, accusing Netanyahu of planning to exclude them from the coalition. The party insists the public will decide the government's makeup and they will stand by their demands. The dispute may serve both Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir's political interests.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu stated key ministries will remain with Likud in the next government.
- Otzma Yehudit Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir had demanded the Defense Ministry portfolio.
- Otzma Yehudit launched a sharp attack on Netanyahu following his statements.
- The party accused Netanyahu of planning to exclude them from the future coalition.
- Otzma Yehudit vowed to continue pressing their demands.
- The dispute may benefit both Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir politically.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that key ministries, including Defense, National Security, and Education, will remain with the Likud party in the upcoming government, aiming to ensure security and education for all citizens. This declaration, made at a political event in Acre, directly contradicts demands from Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of the Otzma Yehudit party, who sought the Defense Ministry portfolio along with other demands concerning the Justice Ministry. In response, Otzma Yehudit launched a sharp attack on Netanyahu, accusing him of a planned decision to exclude their party from the future coalition and potentially include other figures, such as Member of Knesset Gadi Eisenkot. The party asserted that the public will determine the composition of the next government and that they will continue to press their demands. The article suggests that both sides may benefit from this public dispute, with Netanyahu potentially appeasing those concerned about the far-right, while Ben-Gvir might gain by appearing to resist becoming too centrist.
