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Netanyahu Faces Rebellion as Ben-Gvir's Party Defies Budget

1/7/2025

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Prime Minister Netanyahu is under fire as National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's party rebels against a vital budget bill, leading to potential penalties for Otzma Yehudit. A recent Maariv poll reveals that 55% of the public demands Ben-Gvir's ousting. Despite issuing apologies, his party stands firm, vowing to uphold their beliefs regardless of the fallout.

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Prime Minister Netanyahu is under fire as National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's party rebels against a vital budget bill, leading to potential penalties for Otzma Yehudit. A recent Maariv poll reveals that 55% of the public demands Ben-Gvir's ousting. Despite issuing apologies, his party stands firm, vowing to uphold their beliefs regardless of the fallout.