Religious Zionism Leader Offers Minister Post to Winter for Election Withdrawal
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Bezalel Smotrich, head of the Religious Zionism party, offered Ofer Winter a ministerial post if Winter withdraws from the election race. Smotrich would seek expanded defense ministry powers for Winter, including managing Gaza Arab emigration and ultra-Orthodox conscription. The offer was made as Winter has refused to exit the election.
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- Bezalel Smotrich offered Ofer Winter a ministerial post if he withdraws from the election.
- The proposed post would be within the Defense Ministry with expanded authorities.
- Expanded duties would include managing Gaza Arab emigration and ultra-Orthodox conscription.
- Winter has refused to step down from the election race.
- Smotrich acknowledged the offer's future relevance is not guaranteed.
Bezalel Smotrich, the head of the Religious Zionism party, has proposed offering Ofer Winter a ministerial position from his party's quota, contingent on Winter withdrawing his candidacy from the upcoming elections. Smotrich stated that during coalition negotiations, he would demand the post of Minister of Defense for Winter, with expanded authorities. These responsibilities would include managing the emigration of Palestinian Arabs from Gaza, as well as overseeing the conscription of ultra-Orthodox Jews into the IDF and their integration into the labor market.
This offer comes amid Winter's refusal to step down from the electoral race. Smotrich made the proposal before the elections, acknowledging that its relevance cannot be guaranteed until after the vote.
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