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

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Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich Show Unity Despite Separate Election Plans
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First reported by Srugim · 1 day ago

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 · Hebrew1 hour ago
Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich Show Unity Despite Separate Election Plans
SrugimRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Itamar Ben Gvir Distinguishes His Broad Appeal From Smotrich's Narrow Base

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