Gideon Saar Joins Netanyahu's Government in Strategic Move

Gideon Saar, a prominent critic of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is set to join Netanyahu's government as a minister without a portfolio. This move aims to strengthen Netanyahu politically by making him less dependent on other coalition members. Saar will also take a seat on the security cabinet.

In a significant political development, Israeli opposition lawmaker Gideon Saar is joining Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Netanyahu announced on Sunday.

Saar, known for his hawkish stance and vocal criticism of Netanyahu, will serve as a minister without a portfolio and join the prime minister's security cabinet, according to Israeli television station N12.

The expansion of the government is expected to bolster Netanyahu's political strength by reducing his reliance on other coalition members.

(With inputs from agencies.)