Ben-Gvir's government: A new leader in Israel
The Jerusalem Post -

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir stood before the cameras yesterday as he exited the prime minister's office and declared firmly without mincing words: "I warned the prime minister that if God forbid, Israel will not enter a ceasefire, if God forbid we end the war, or if God forbid there be a careless deal. The prime minister heard these words, promised that Israel would enter Rafah, that the war would not end, and promised that there will be no irresponsible deal."These words and tone...

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