Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues his last minute media blitz before Tuesday’s elections, again saying the Israeli right could lose power if right-wing voters don’t back his Likud party.
Speaking with Army Radio, Netanyahu rules out forming a so-called unity government with challenger Benny Gantz’s Blue and White party and denies promising extremist candidate Itamar Ben Gvir a seat on the panel that appoints judges.
“I did not commit to this. This is nonsense,” Netanyahu says.
Ben Gvir releases a filmed response within minutes of Netanyahu’s remarks.
“Netanyahu suddenly decided to jump to the left. But the truth is I’m not bothered,” Ben Gvir says.
Ben Gvir says if the Union of Right-Wing Parties — an alliance of national-religious parties brokered by Netanyahu — wins enough seats on Tuesday, the premier will have no choice but to appoint him to the panel.
“So many times he’s made promises,” Ben Gvir says of Netanyahu.
Otzma Yehudit party member Itamar Ben Gvir speaks at a campaign event in Bat Yam, April 6, 2019. (Flash90)
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