The US administration wishes to drive a wedge between the government and Israeli society using Gantz, says Smotrich. Knesset discusses the issue of the haredi IDF draft on Monday.
Despite US pressure against reoccupying Gaza, Netanyahu has repeatedly said Israel will maintain security over the densely populated enclave once the war ends.
The increase will not be mitigated by the usual subsidy on gas, which has been suspended in light of wartime budget cuts.
Following pressure from Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, the PA's offset will be increased by an additional NIS 21 million.
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
The poll shows that this week there were slight deviations of one seat among some of the parties, but no change between the blocs.
"The prime minister is making a mistake by sending the head of the Mossad to grovel in all kinds of places and beg for our lives; we are not negotiating with Hamas," Ben-Gvir said.
While the interviewer emphasized the return of the hostages, the 134 hostages is of prime importance, Smotrich said, "No, that’s not the most important thing."
“Israel, under my leadership, will continue to strongly oppose the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state,” Netanyahu said.
US President Joe Biden and Jordan's King Abdullah spoke about the importance of a two-state resolution to the conflict when they met at the White House earlier this week.