Barkat was preparing a 'putsch' — why Netanyahu does not fire him
Political commentator Amit Segal continued to reveal details of the tense relationship between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Economy Minister Nir Barkat. Earlier, Segal claimed that during the war, Barkat tried to organize a political…
Assessment
Allegations of a political move against Prime Minister Netanyahu by Minister Nir Barkat during wartime raise questions about coalition stability. The observer’s explanation that Netanyahu refrained from firing Barkat due to political and coalition calculations suggests internal tensions are being managed rather than resolved. This leaves open whether Barkat’s position is secure or if action is postponed.