Gaza, MINA – Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich resigned from his position on Monday, further escalating tensions within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuâs right-wing coalition, as reported by Israeli Channel 12.
Smotrich, who leads the far-right Religious Zionism party, will return to his seat in the Knesset as a lawmaker. The resignation follows a dispute with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir regarding the reinstatement of Knesset member Zvi Sukkot.
The Religious Zionism party accused Ben-Gvir, leader of the Otzma Yehudit party, of violating political agreements made with Smotrich and Netanyahuâs Likud party.
The resignation underscores the increasing divisions within Israelâs far-right coalition, which has experienced internal disagreements over key appointments and policies in recent months. []
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