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Zelekha demands control of Finance Ministry, plans sweeping economic reforms

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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What happened

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Zelekha stated he would demand control of the Finance Ministry and the Competition Authority during coalition negotiations. He plans to implement his economic program regardless of whether Benjamin Netanyahu, Naftali Bennett, or Gadi Eisenkot becomes prime minister. Zelekha also challenged Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and former prime minister Naftali Bennett to a debate on economic policy.

From jpost.com

Why it matters

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Zelekha outlined a five-point plan aimed at reducing living costs, arguing that politicians beholden to tycoons would be unable to tackle the cost of living. His demands include implementing reforms that could increase competition and reduce costs across various sectors.

From jpost.com

Who's involved

  • finance ministryThe ministry Zelekha demands control over to implement economic reforms.
  • Bezalel SmotrichFinance Minister who was challenged by Zelekha regarding economic policy.
  • Benjamin NetanyahuOne of the potential prime ministers Zelekha insists his reforms will be implemented regardless of.
  • Naftali BennettFormer prime minister challenged by Zelekha on economic policy.
  • Gadi EisenkotOne of the potential prime ministers Zelekha insists his reforms will be implemented regardless of.

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