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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Ben Gvir Criticizes Likud’s 'Broad National Government' Slogan, Likud Responds Calmly

Itamar Ben Gvir criticized Likud’s campaign slogan suggesting a broad national government including left-leaning figures, warning it would harm right-wing policies. Likud responded that the slogan refers to the current coalition and is open to Zionist parties.

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What happened

  1. 01Itamar Ben Gvir criticized Likud’s slogan implying a government with Benny Gantz and Gadi Eizenkot.
  2. 02Ben Gvir warned such a government would block judicial reforms and empower left-wing figures.
  3. 03Likud spokesperson said Ben Gvir’s concerns were campaign rhetoric and the slogan reflects the current coalition.
  4. 04Netanyahu previously announced plans for a broad national government excluding Arab parties.
  5. 05Ben Gvir called Netanyahu’s earlier statement "very troubling" citing past left-wing coalition failures.

Netanyahu had earlier expressed plans for such a government, which Ben Gvir also opposed.

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

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