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Netanyahu Rejects Ben-Gvir's Demand for Defense Ministry Portfolio

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's demand for the Defense Ministry portfolio, stating it must remain with the Likud party. Ben-Gvir expressed his intention to seek the role in a future right-wing government and proposed significant policy changes for the Defense Ministry.

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What happened

01Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the Defense Ministry must remain with Likud, rejecting Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's claim.
02Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir declared his intention to demand the Defense Ministry in a future right-wing government.
03Ben-Gvir proposed dismantling the Palestinian Authority and facilitating voluntary migration from Gaza and the West Bank.
04Netanyahu commented on the inconvenience of a preemptive strike in Iran before elections.
05Netanyahu outlined his hypothetical actions had he been alerted during the October 7th attacks.

Netanyahu also discussed potential preemptive action in Iran and his hypothetical response to the October 7th attacks during a Galatz interview.

Translated and summarized by baba from Behadrei Haredim, the latest report. Read Behadrei Haredim’s original