Israeli far-right party says it is returning to Netanyahu’s government

Benjamin Netanyahu (Yair Sagi/AP)

Israeli far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir’s party says it is returning to prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.

His party had left the coalition after Mr Netanyahu agreed to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in January.

Mr Ben-Gvir’s return, comes after Israel launched a wave of airstrikes.

It strengthens Mr Netanyahu’s ruling coalition.