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Ben Gvir Warns Netanyahu May Exclude His Party From Next Government

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir fears his party, Otzma Yehudit, will be excluded from the next government unless it wins "double-digit seats," despite Prime Minister Netanyahu's assurances.

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What happened

01Itamar Ben Gvir fears exclusion from the next government without "double-digit seats."
02Ben Gvir distrusts Prime Minister Netanyahu's assurances of a senior position.
03He stated a government with Gadi Eisenkot would be a "government of paralysis."
04Ben Gvir wants Otzma Yehudit to be the "right-wing standard-bearer."
05He aims to defeat Hamas and dismantle the Palestinian Authority.
06Ben Gvir highlighted his ministry's policy achievements despite limited seats.

Ben Gvir expressed distrust in Netanyahu's commitment, citing indirect messages suggesting a preference for a coalition with Gadi Eisenkot. He stated that a government including Eisenkot would be unacceptable and would not advance his policy goals. Ben Gvir also outlined his policy priorities, including defeating Hamas and dismantling the Palestinian Authority, while highlighting his ministry's achievements.

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