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Ben-Gvir to Seek New Elections Citing Foreign Interference
Otzma Yehudit chairman and Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir announced his party will petition for repeat elections, citing foreign interference and bias. He stated that without this alleged interference, a right-wing government would have been formed.
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What happened
- 01Otzma Yehudit will petition for repeat elections due to alleged foreign interference, Minister Ben-Gvir announced.
- 02Ben-Gvir claims improper foreign intervention and funding influenced the election results.
- 03The party plans legislation requiring leaders to swear allegiance to Israel.
- 04Ben-Gvir defended his record as Minister of National Security, citing achievements.
- 05Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas expressed his party's desire to join the next government coalition.
Ben-Gvir also plans to propose legislation requiring a pledge of allegiance to Israel. The announcements occur as political negotiations for a new government are underway, with Ra'am expressing interest in joining the coalition.
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