Israel’s political right is heading toward a potentially explosive showdown ahead of the October election, with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir making clear that his support for the next government could come with a very expensive price.
Ben-Gvir, chairman of the Otzma Yehudit party, says he intends to demand one of the most powerful jobs in the Israeli government: defense minister.
And that is only part of his plan.
