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Netanyahu Signals Willingness to Exclude Ben-Gvir From Unity Talks
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly signaled to Gadi Eisenkot that Itamar Ben-Gvir would not need to be included in a potential unity government. This comes amid growing expectations that Eisenkot may succeed in forming a coalition to replace Netanyahu. The reported shift follows pressure from figures close to former U.S. President Donald Trump and prior disagreements over ministerial appointments. Likud has denied reports that Netanyahu offered to exclude Ben-Gvir.
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu signaled to Gadi Eisenkot that Itamar Ben-Gvir need not be in a unity government.
- Netanyahu's Likud party would not demand Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party join a unity coalition.
- The reported shift contrasts with Netanyahu's campaign promises to retain his existing political alliances.
- Figures close to former U.S. President Donald Trump had previously urged Netanyahu against including Ben-Gvir.
- Tensions between Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir existed before the election over ministerial positions.
- Likud denied reports that Netanyahu offered to exclude Ben-Gvir from a potential unity government.
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