Netanyahu Rules Out Ben-Gvir for Defense Ministry, Igniting Coalition Dispute
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the Defense and National Security Ministries will remain with his Likud party if he forms the next government, sparking a clash with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party. Ben Gvir's party accused Netanyahu of planning to exclude them from the coalition. Ben Gvir had previously announced his intention to demand the Defense Ministry and outlined a security agenda. The dispute intensified with Ben Gvir accusing Netanyahu of trying to take votes from his party.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated key security ministries will remain with Likud.
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's party accused Netanyahu of planning to exclude them.
- Ben Gvir intends to demand the Defense Ministry for his party.
- Otzma Yehudit accused Netanyahu of potentially aligning with the left.
- The dispute intensified with Ben Gvir urging Netanyahu to seek votes elsewhere.
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