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Likud rejects Ben Gvir's demands for defense ministry in next government
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Likud officials rejected conditions set by Itamar Ben Gvir, leader of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, for the incoming government, Shehab Wire reported. Ben Gvir demanded the defense portfolio, while also calling for the justice ministry to be assigned to lawmaker Tali Gotlib.
The rejections signal potential friction within Israel's right-wing coalition as parties negotiate ministerial positions ahead of government formation.
