US to Netanyahu: Appoint defense, public security ministers we can work with -report

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US to Netanyahu: Appoint defense, public security ministers we can work with - report
As coalition negotiations continue, the US government told Netanyahu to carefully consider his appointments to the defense and public security ministries.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Published: NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu should appoint politicians that the US government can work with to the roles of defense minister and public security minister, President Joe Biden's administration told the incoming Israeli prime minister according to a Ynet report on Tuesday morning.

The US claims that it is a security issue, and is not seeking to interfere in local politics. In order for the security cooperation between Israel and the US to succeed Israel needs to carefully consider to will be appointed to those positions, the Biden administration told Netanyahu, according to the Ynet report.

Religious Zionist Party leader Bezalel Smotrich has been lobbying for the defense portfolio, and Oztmah Yehudit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir has been seeking the position of Public Security Minister.

more............. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-722417
 
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