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Itamar Ben Gvir's Chief of Staff Resigns to Run in Upcoming Knesset Elections

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Itamar Ben Gvir's Chief of Staff Resigns to Run in Upcoming Knesset Elections
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First reported by N12 · 42 minutes ago

What happened

Hanmal Dorfman, chief of staff to National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, is resigning to run for Knesset with Otzma Yehudit in the upcoming elections.

  • 01Hanmal Dorfman resigns as chief of staff to Itamar Ben Gvir to run for Knesset.
  • 02Dorfman will run on the Otzma Yehudit party list in the upcoming elections.
  • 03His resignation is required due to candidacy rules for public officials.
  • 04Dorfman has been a key behind-the-scenes figure in Ben Gvir's ministry.
  • 05He managed coalition talks and office policies for the National Security Minister.
  • 06Dorfman is expected to secure a realistic Knesset seat on the party list.

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Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

SrugimRight · Hebrew21 minutes ago
Itamar Ben Gvir's Chief of Staff Resigns to Run in Upcoming Knesset Elections
YnetCenter · Hebrew31 minutes ago
Hannamel Dorfman Joins Otzma Yehudit List Ahead of Upcoming Elections
WallaCenter · Hebrew34 minutes ago
Hanamal Dorfman to Run for Knesset with Otzma Yehudit Party
N12Center · Hebrew42 minutes ago
Hanamel Dorfman Leaves Role to Run for Knesset with Otzma Yehudit
MakoCenter · Hebrew42 minutes ago
Hanmal Dorfman Leaves Role to Run for Knesset with Otzma Yehudit

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