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PM says Ben Gvir can’t be defense or police minister after election, angering Otzma Yehudit

Times of Israel15 October 2026, 20:10 UTC

Netanyahu says portfolios sought by far-right politician must stay with Likud; Ben Gvir says premier planning a coalition with Eisenkot: 'The cat's out of the bag'

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