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Zehut Chairman Moshe Feiglin Eyes Defense Minister Role
Zehut party chairman Moshe Feiglin declared his intention to become Israel's next Defense Minister, aiming to overhaul security policy.
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What happened
- 01Zehut chairman Moshe Feiglin aims to become Defense Minister in the next Israeli government.
- 02Feiglin cited a national identity crisis, blaming weakened Jewish identity for increased Arab party influence.
- 03He presented Zehut as the solution, advocating for a Jewish vision to define Israel's character.
- 04Feiglin criticized current Israeli security policy regarding Hamas and Gaza.
- 05He stated Zehut's government participation is contingent on advancing its agenda.
Speaking after Tuesday's exit polls, Feiglin also addressed what he called Israel's national identity crisis, arguing that strengthening Jewish identity is key to countering the growing influence of Arab parties. He presented Zehut as the solution, advocating for a Jewish vision to define the state's character. Feiglin believes his participation in the next government is only worthwhile if Zehut can implement its ideological and security changes.
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