National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said Monday that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has retracted his earlier support for the introduction of the Gaza Peace Council. Ben Gvir welcomed the move, stating that Smotrich has now joined his firm opposition to the initiative.
Ben Gvir's statement, posted Monday, asserts that Smotrich has withdrawn support for the Gaza Peace Council initiative and aligned with Ben Gvir's opposition. The claim has not been independently confirmed. The Gaza Peace Council is a proposed governance framework for the Strip that has drawn opposition from right-wing figures. Smotrich's office has not yet commented.
3 developments
- StrongSmotrich says Gaza deal bad for Israel, vows to continue campaign in 'creative ways'
- DevelopingBen Gvir tells advisers to cut off talks with Smotrich, Feiglin, Zehut party
- DevelopingCommentary questions Smotrich's approach to advancing northern Gaza settlements
- StrongBen Gvir confirms he and Smotrich will not run together, repeats 'two heads' argument
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