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National Security Minister Ben Gvir Accuses Political Commentator Amit Segal of Undermining Right-Wing and State
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 54 minutes ago
What happened
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir condemned political commentator Amit Segal for an article opposing his ministerial role, accusing him of undermining the right-wing and the state. Ben Gvir claimed Segal's piece was part of a campaign to exclude him from the next government, while Segal shared Ben Gvir's response publicly, intensifying the political dispute.
- 01Itamar Ben Gvir criticized Amit Segal for opposing his ministerial role in a recent column.
- 02Ben Gvir called Segal's article a false attack and a 'punch to the stomach.'
- 03He accused Segal of aiding a campaign to exclude him from the next government.
- 04Ben Gvir claimed the campaign aims to enable a unity government led by Benny Gantz without him.
- 05Ben Gvir does not expect an apology and doubted Segal would share his response, but Segal did share it on Telegram.
- 06The dispute reflects broader tensions in Israeli politics ahead of government formation talks.
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