Far-right minister Ben-Gvir says he will demand defense minister post in next government
'It is time for someone from outside who is not bound by the old conceptions,' Ben-Gvir said, adding that he wants to ease the IDF's rules of engagement, making it easier for soldiers to open fire at Palestinians
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has declared his intention to demand the role of Defense Minister in the upcoming government, as well as calling for MK Tally Gotliv to be appointed as Justice Minister. Ben-Gvir heads the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, which recently placed Gotliv second on his list after she transferred from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling Likud party.
During a campaign event in Jerusalem, Ben-Gvir outlined several key issues he intends to tackle if he assumes the Defense Minister position, including promoting voluntary emigration from Gaza and the West Bank, disarming the Palestinian Authority of its weapons, and arresting senior supporters of terrorism. Additionally, he made it clear that Otzma Yehudit intends to remove the Attorney-General from office if they form the next government, with Gotliv spearheading these efforts.
The proposed measures also include reforming the legal treatment of criminal organizations and terrorists by imposing harsher sentences and increasing punishment deterrence.
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