Ben-Gvir Claims Netanyahu Promised Europe He Wouldn't Join Next Government
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir alleged on Sunday that the Prime Minister's Office promised European Union countries his party, Otzma Yehudit, would not be in the next government. Ben-Gvir stated the information was verified and that Netanyahu conveyed this message to foreign ministers. The claim suggests Netanyahu is seeking to align with European nations regarding future coalition formations.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir claims Netanyahu promised the EU his party won't be in the next government.
- Ben-Gvir stated the information was "checked and verified" in recent days.
- He said Netanyahu conveyed this message to foreign ministers and senior officials.
- The alleged promise concerns the inclusion of Otzma Yehudit in the next coalition.
- Ben-Gvir made the statement during a press conference on Sunday.
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir stated on Sunday that the Prime Minister's Office had committed to several European Union countries that his party, Otzma Yehudit, would not be part of the next government. Ben-Gvir asserted that the information he received in recent days was "checked and verified." He further claimed that a clear message was conveyed to foreign ministers and other senior officials in these countries indicating that Prime Minister Netanyahu does not intend to include his party in the upcoming coalition.
Ben-Gvir made these remarks during a press statement, presenting the alleged commitment as a significant development. He did not specify which European countries received this assurance or provide further details on the nature of the discussions. The statement implies a strategic move by Netanyahu to appease European nations, potentially at the expense of his coalition agreements or political alliances within Israel.
