Likud rejects Ben Gvir's ministry claims
Likud officials rejected Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's demands to obtain the Defense Ministry and to have the Justice Ministry allocated to Attorney Tali Gottlieb within the arrangements for the upcoming government. The Likud told Ben-Gvir that the party would not relent on the Defense and Justice ministries, considering them essential portfolios that he seeks to retain. They also viewed the transfer of these ministries to the Otzma Yehudit party as unrealistic before the elections. Additionally, they expressed concerns about potential diplomatic repercussions, especially with Egypt and Jordan, should Ben-Gvir assume the Defense Ministry—particularly given his demands to dismiss the judicial advisor and make changes to the appointment of judges as part of the political maneuvering to distribute government portfolios.
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