Israel's Ben-Gvir Sets Out Bid to Become Defence Minister
National security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is seeking to become Israel's next defence minister ahead of October elections.
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has set out his intention to seek the position of defence minister, ahead of elections scheduled for October.
Ben-Gvir currently serves as national security minister within the Israeli government. His bid to move into the defence portfolio comes as political parties position themselves ahead of the upcoming vote.
The defence minister role is one of the most prominent positions within the Israeli cabinet, overseeing the country's military and broader security policy.
No further details on Ben-Gvir's specific platform or the political dynamics surrounding his bid have been disclosed at this stage. Other candidates and parties are expected to lay out their own positions as the October elections approach.
The outcome of the elections, and the composition of the next governing coalition, will determine who ultimately holds the defence portfolio going forward.
Sources
- Jerusalem Daily: Ben-Gvir sets out bid to become defence minister — Al Jazeera — All
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