Ben-Gvir Claims Netanyahu Promised Europeans He Won't Be in Next Government
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Otzma Yehudit Chairman Itamar Ben-Gvir revealed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office promised European nations he would not be a minister in the next government. Ben-Gvir urged Netanyahu to adopt a clear right-wing policy and accused Likud of trying to weaken his party. He warned that harming Otzma Yehudit could cost the right-wing bloc the next election.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Itamar Ben-Gvir claims Netanyahu promised European countries he would not be a minister in the next government.
- Ben-Gvir stated the commitment was made to senior European officials to gain international legitimacy.
- He urged Netanyahu to lead a distinct right-wing policy and defeat enemies.
- Ben-Gvir accused the Likud party of attempting to weaken Otzma Yehudit's standing.
- He warned that harming his party could cause right-wing voters to boycott the next election.
Otzma Yehudit Chairman and Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated that verified information indicates Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has officially committed to several European Union countries that Ben-Gvir will not serve as a minister in the next government. Ben-Gvir revealed this commitment was conveyed to senior European officials, including foreign ministers, to gain international legitimacy.
Addressing Netanyahu directly, Ben-Gvir urged the prime minister to pursue a distinct right-wing policy and defeat adversaries, rather than relying on or seeking support from the left. Ben-Gvir accused the Likud party of attempting to weaken Otzma Yehudit and lower its poll numbers. He warned that harming his faction would lead hundreds of thousands of right-wing voters to stay home on election day, thereby endangering the entire right-wing rule.