Netanyahu pledges senior cabinet role to Ben Gvir at rally

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Netanyahu promised that far-right minister Ben-Gvir will secure a senior cabinet role in the next government.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assured supporters at a campaign event in Lod that Itamar Ben-Gvir will hold a high-ranking ministerial position in the upcoming administration. The announcement counters claims that the prime minister previously assured European officials the far-right politician would be left out of the next coalition. Netanyahu dismissed those reports as political spin.

The locationThe campaign rally took place in the city of Lod.
The denialNetanyahu publicly dismissed reports of foreign assurances as political spin.
The backgroundItamar Ben-Gvir leads a far-right political party in the governing coalition.

Why it matters

Political alliances and cabinet appointments remain a sensitive issue in national politics, especially regarding the inclusion of far-right figures in governing coalitions and how such partnerships are perceived by international allies.

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Oct 18Itamar Ben-Gvir claimed Benjamin Netanyahu promised European countries he would be excluded from the next government.
Oct 20Benjamin Netanyahu promised during a campaign rally in Lod that Ben-Gvir will serve as a senior minister.

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What outlets agree on

Benjamin Netanyahu stated his intention to include Itamar Ben-Gvir's party in his next coalition.

Where coverage differs

Itamar Ben-Gvir alleged that Netanyahu privately promised European officials he would be excluded from the next administration, a claim the prime minister denied.

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