“The PM offered me the position of foreign minister—but I refused,” Ben-Gvir said during a visit to the town of Omer.
The prime minister's statement came after Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for Netanyahu to "show leadership" to the public.
The cabinet also approved the entrance of humanitarian aid into Gaza and its future distribution by a civilian company.
Even if the helicopters were ordered now, they would not arrive in Israel before 2028.
The Omer and Samaria regional councils announced the date and times for the funerals.
Every year, Israelis experience the effects of climate change more and more, as the weather gets more extreme, and not all disasters can be fought off.
Activist group Brothers in Arms wrote on social media: "What is Ayala Ben-Gvir afraid of? That Itamar's cholent will arrive at the wrong temperature?"
The Capitol Hill meetings were notable because, several years ago, Ben-Gvir was considered too extreme to even partner with other right-wing politicians in Israel.
“I saw firsthand her motivation, her love of country, and her strong desire to serve and defend Israel,” Ben-Gvir said. “Despite the difficulties, Orian did not give up."
Several members of Knesset applauded Bar for making "the right and appropriate decision," while others decried the move, saying he had already been fired.
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