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Amir Segal Alleges Nir Barkat Tried to Oust Netanyahu and Challenges Him to Sue
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First reported by Srugim · 1 hour ago
What happened
Political analyst Amir Segal accused Economy Minister Nir Barkat of attempting to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu after the war began, a move that ultimately failed. Segal challenged Barkat to sue if he denies the claims.
- 01Amir Segal alleges Nir Barkat tried to oust Netanyahu after the war started.
- 02Barkat held consultations with advisors, ministers, and media to promote his plan.
- 03From October 2023 to March 2024, Barkat opposed the government budget and policies.
- 04Netanyahu dismantled the plot after being informed by Haim Katz in November 2023.
- 05Barkat later tried to regain Likud support via a lawsuit fund against Channel 12.
- 06Segal challenges Barkat to file a defamation suit if he denies the allegations.
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