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Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich Show Unity Despite Separate Election Plans

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich Show Unity Despite Separate Election Plans
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By ערוץ 7

First reported by Srugim · Jul 27, 2026

What happened

At a Channel 14 conference, Israeli ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich embraced on stage, affirming no rivalry despite plans to run separately in upcoming elections and expressing strong support for Prime Minister Netanyahu.

  • 01Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich embraced on stage at Channel 14 conference.
  • 02They stressed no rivalry despite plans to run separately in upcoming elections.
  • 03Both ministers emphasized their cooperation in the cabinet over the past three years.
  • 04Smotrich urged the public not to believe media reports of discord.
  • 05Ben Gvir and Smotrich expressed strong mutual respect for Prime Minister Netanyahu.

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Benjamin NetanyahuItamar Ben-GvirBezalel Smotrich
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Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 28, 2026
Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich Show Unity Despite Separate Election Plans
SrugimRight · HebrewJul 27, 2026
Itamar Ben Gvir Distinguishes His Broad Appeal From Smotrich's Narrow Base

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