Bardugo Accuses Ben-Gvir of Spreading Lies Amidst Right-Wing Bloc Tensions
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Political commentator Yaakov Bardugo denied reports that he would not rule out a government with Gadi Eisenkot, accusing Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of spreading lies. Bardugo outlined a plan for a right-wing government to be formed first, with others joining later based on set principles. The conflict highlights ongoing tensions within the right-wing bloc, including Ben-Gvir's claims about the Prime Minister's Office and a meeting between Eisenkot and Avigdor Lieberman.
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- Yaakov Bardugo accused Itamar Ben-Gvir of spreading lies and "cannibalism" within the right-wing bloc.
- Bardugo denied reports that he would not rule out a joint government with Gadi Eisenkot.
- Bardugo proposed a right-wing government be formed first, with others joining later based on principles.
- The dispute occurs amid ongoing tensions between Ben-Gvir and other right-wing figures.
- Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Lieberman agreed to continue their cooperation ahead of elections.
Political commentator Yaakov Bardugo has vehemently denied reports attributed to him suggesting he would not rule out a joint government with Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the 'Yashar!' party. In an interview with Channel 14, Bardugo accused National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of spreading falsehoods and engaging in "cannibalism" within the right-wing bloc. Bardugo stated he explicitly told Ben-Gvir that his "lies are worthy of all condemnation."
Bardugo clarified that the reports, which appeared in outlets like 'Arutz 7', were false and suggested these media outlets were being "incited" by Ben-Gvir. He asserted that anyone spreading such information acted with "gross disrespect."
Regarding his political vision post-election, Bardugo outlined a plan for a right-wing government to be established first, with foundational principles to be set. He indicated that any party or individual, including Eisenkot, could join the government afterward based on these established principles. Bardugo also reaffirmed his prior sharp criticism of Eisenkot.
The dispute occurs amid ongoing tensions between Ben-Gvir and other figures in the right-wing bloc. Ben-Gvir previously claimed the Prime Minister's Office had promised European Union countries not to include him in the next government, a claim strongly denied by Netanyahu. Separately, Eisenkot and Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, met and agreed to continue their cooperation ahead of the elections with the goal of replacing the current government.
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