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Israeli far-right minister holds sway over Netanyahu ahead of election

The cabinet member has helped shape hardline policy toward Palestinians, and the Likud leader says he would hand him a senior post if returned to power.

By the Meridian desk

· 3 hr ago

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What to know

  • The minister is described as the most far-right member of the Israeli cabinet.
  • He has influenced policy toward Palestinians in recent years, according to the report.
  • Netanyahu has promised him a senior position should he win next week's vote.

A cabinet minister from the far-right fringe of Israeli politics has become a central influence on government policy toward Palestinians, according to the report. Benjamin Netanyahu, who is campaigning ahead of next week's election, has said the minister would receive a senior role if voters return him to office.

The report does not name the minister, identify the post he would be given, or detail the specific policies attributed to him. It also does not say how the arrangement is viewed by other parties or what it would mean for coalition talks after the vote.

Reporting credit

Written by the Meridian desk. The underlying reporting is by NPR.

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