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Smotrich Claims Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir Backed Ra'am Coalition He Later Blocked
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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir previously supported a coalition with Ra'am in 2021, a move he says he prevented. Smotrich also stated he would consider forming a government with Gadi Eisenkot but not without his current right-wing partners, including Ben-Gvir. He criticized figures on the right for considering cooperation with Ra'am and expressed a preference for his "natural partners" in the national camp.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir backed a 2021 coalition with Ra'am.
- Smotrich stated he prevented the right-wing bloc from forming a coalition with Ra'am.
- He would consider a government with Gadi Eisenkot, but not without right-wing partners.
- Smotrich criticized right-wing figures for considering cooperation with Ra'am.
- He reaffirmed his preference for forming a government with his "natural partners."
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