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Far-right Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich engaged in a heated argument over funding for new prison units on Wednesday, Israeli outlet Ynet reported. National Security Minister Ben-Gvir had demanded that a special budget be given for his plan to build 5,000 new prison spaces – a request that was refused by Finance Minister Smotrich, according to the report. Smotrich reportedly told Ben-Gvir to use funds and staff already allocated to his ministry, prompting an angry retort from the Jewish Power party leader. “Are you serious? We’ve built 3,000 detention spaces—more than t…

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