National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said Monday morning that he is troubled by Prime Minister Netanyahu's stated desire to form a national unity government, urging him to reconsider, according to N12.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir expressed concern Monday over Prime Minister Netanyahu's push for a national unity government, telling 103FM that he does not understand the prime minister's considerations and hopes Netanyahu will realize it is a mistake. The remarks, reported by N12, add to a growing political debate over the composition of the next coalition. Ben Gvir has been a vocal opponent of including left-wing or centrist parties in the government, arguing that such a coalition would paralyze right-wing policy. The prime minister has signaled openness to a broad government, but faces resistance from within his own coalition.
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