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Netanyahu Promises Ben‑Gvir a Ministerial Post in Next Government
WHY IT MATTERS
The promise signals a significant realignment in Israeli politics, potentially altering policy priorities and affecting both domestic governance and international relations.
What happened
During a campaign rally in Lod, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that far‑right activist and politician Ben‑Gvir would hold a high‑ranking ministerial position in the next Israeli government.
The statement was recorded in a video that Netanyahu shared on social media, where he urged viewers not to “buy the spins.”
The pledge signals a potential coalition partnership and indicates a shift in the composition of the upcoming cabinet, with implications for Israel’s policy direction and political landscape.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Netanyahu promises Ben-Gvir will be minister in next government during Lod campaign rally
The Jerusalem Post · BY TZVI JASPER · Discovery only; publisher copyright terms apply
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