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Netanyahu Taps Yaakov Bardugo as Communications Minister Pick
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First reported by Haaretz · 3 hours ago
What happened
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has identified Yaakov Bardugo, a former political commentator, as his preferred candidate for Minister of Communications if re-elected. Netanyahu seeks a minister to implement significant reforms in the telecom sector, and Bardugo has a history of controversial public statements.
- 01Netanyahu wants Bardugo as Communications Minister if re-elected.
- 02Netanyahu seeks reforms in the telecommunications sector.
- 03Bardugo is a former political commentator for Channel 14.
- 04Bardugo has a history of criticizing politicians and military leaders.
- 05Likud states the PM is focused on election victory, not appointments.
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