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White House Denies Decision on Israeli Coalition Intervention

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A U.S. official denied on Wednesday that the White House has decided to intervene in Israeli coalition talks, calling reports of preferred configurations "false and premature." Israeli media had suggested Washington opposes far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir and wants to avoid a repeat election amid regional tensions. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc and the opposition both fell short of a majority in recent elections, necessitating coalition negotiations.

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White House official denies any decision to intervene in Israeli coalition talks.
Reports of Washington's preferred coalition configurations are deemed false and premature.
U.S. reportedly opposes far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir in the next government.
Both Netanyahu's bloc and the opposition failed to secure a majority in recent elections.
President Trump stated he would "take a look" at intervening in coalition talks.

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Reports of specific constellations preferred by Washington were false and premature.per a U.S. official
Washington was disappointed with the election results and sent a message to Jerusalem saying it does not want to see a repeated vote.per Channel 13 citing unnamed sources
The U.S. does not want to see far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich or like-minded National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir in the next government.per Channel 13 citing unnamed sources

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