Smotrich won’t be fired, is expected to walk back criticism — report

Channel 12 reports that Bezalel Smotrich will not be fired.

According to the report, officials in Prime Minister Benjamin’s Netanyahu’s office are expecting Smotrich to issue some sort of statement walking back his criticism of the premier during a speech at 8 p.m. when the United Right is set to launch its electoral campaign.

Smotrich is said to have spoken with United Right leaders Ayelet Shaked, Rafi Peretz and Naftali Bennett about Netanyahu’s demand.

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