Finance Minister Smotrich Open to Eisenkot-Led Government, If Right Bloc Stays Together
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich indicated openness to joining a government led by Gadi Eisenkot, contingent on the right-wing bloc's unity. Smotrich stressed his commitment to the bloc and criticized those who exclude them. He also expressed his desire for another term as Finance Minister and blamed Itamar Ben-Gvir for the loss of the Ministry of Religious Services.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich would join a government led by Gadi Eisenkot if the right-wing bloc remains united.
- Smotrich stated he would not abandon the right-wing bloc and would not allow Religious Zionism to be "homeless."
- He criticized political partners for discussing unity while boycotting his bloc.
- Smotrich expressed his intention to serve another term as Finance Minister.
- He accused Itamar Ben-Gvir of causing the loss of the Ministry of Religious Services.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that he would be open to joining a government led by Gadi Eisenkot, provided that the right-wing bloc remains united. Smotrich emphasized that he would not abandon the right-wing bloc and would not allow Religious Zionism to become "homeless." He criticized current political dynamics, saying, "The reality is that we talk about unity and they boycott us."
Smotrich also revealed his intentions for another term as Finance Minister and accused Itamar Ben-Gvir of causing the loss of the Ministry of Religious Services. He suggested that a government including himself, Eisenkot, and Benjamin Netanyahu was a possibility.
Smotrich drew a parallel between his political stance and his work with the security establishment, asserting that his key position allowed him to leverage influence and drive significant processes.
