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Economy Minister Nir Barkat Denies Attempt to Replace Netanyahu Amid War Criticism
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First reported by Srugim · 18 hours ago
What happened
Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat denies reports of trying to replace Prime Minister Netanyahu during the war's early days, calling his criticism policy-focused and not a coup attempt. He highlighted disputes over security policies and affirmed his current support for Netanyahu's leadership.
- 01Nir Barkat denies involvement in efforts to replace Netanyahu amid war criticism.
- 02He clarifies his early criticism targeted security policy, not a coup.
- 03Disputes centered on former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's positions.
- 04Barkat demanded Netanyahu resolve key security disagreements during wartime.
- 05Decision-making became more aggressive after 'State Camp' left the security cabinet.
- 06Barkat now fully supports the government's current security approach.
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