Ben-Gvir Demands Defense Ministry, Signaling Further Israeli Rightward Shift

Itamar Ben-Gvir, whose extremist policies have pushed Israeli politics rightward, is now demanding the Defense Ministry portfolio. This follows his rising support since the last election and marks an escalation in his influence within the government. The demand could reshape Israeli security policy and coalition dynamics.

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