Smotrich makes last-ditch compromise attempt, colleagues rebuff
He reportedly requested to postpone legislation for at least six months; the offer was roundly rejected by Justice Minister Yariv Levin and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich at a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on June 18, 2023.(photo credit: AMIT SHABI/POOL)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFUpdated: