National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said Saturday evening that PM Netanyahu's stated intention to form a 'broad government' is deeply troubling. He said past broad coalitions with left-wing partners paralyzed right-wing policy and urged Netanyahu to establish a full right-wing government only.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responded sharply Saturday evening to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement that he intends to form a broad national government. Ben Gvir said the announcement was 'deeply troubling' and warned that bringing left-wing partners into the coalition, as Netanyahu did in the past with Tzipi Livni as justice minister and Benny Gantz as defense minister, paralyzed the government's ability to advance a decisive right-wing policy. Ben Gvir called on Netanyahu to form an exclusively right-wing government. The exchange came hours after Netanyahu's remarks, reported by Israeli media, signaling a push for a broader coalition. Ben Gvir's statement signals potential friction within the coalition ahead of any expansion talks.
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