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Far-right Ben-Gvir returns to Israeli cabinet as Gaza assault rages
19 March 2025 06:20 GMT
Itamar Ben Gvir is back in government. The far-right ultranationalist politician has been reinstated as Israel’s minister of national security, the prime minister’s office has confirmed.
Ben Gvir, who leads the far-right Jewish Power party, quit in January in protest at a ceasefire deal in Gaza. His return comes just a day after Israel unleashed a wave of surprise air strikes on the besieged enclave, killing more than 400 Palestinians.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to keep bombing Gaza until Hamas releases captives.
“The government unanimously approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to reappoint MK Itamar Ben Gvir to the position of Minister of National Security,” the PM’s office said in a statement.
