Politics & Diplomacy
Netanyahu pledges to exclude Ben Gvir from next government
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Netanyahu's office has committed to removing far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir from the next Israeli government, according to intelligence Ben Gvir disclosed to media outlets, Shehab Wire reported. Ben Gvir said he received information indicating that Netanyahu made the pledge to European Union countries.
The disclosure marks a rare public acknowledgment of tension between Netanyahu and Ben Gvir, who leads the Otzlo Yehudit party and currently serves in the Israeli cabinet.
