Netanyahu proposes Fogel for intelligence minister, Smotrich opposes
Netanyahu proposed Fogel as intelligence minister, but Smotrich blocked it over coalition issues. The offer was intended to ease tensions between Ben-Gvir and Smotrich.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a press conference with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem. January 11, 2023.(photo credit: OLIVIER FITOUSSI/FLASH90)ByELIAV BREUERUpdated: