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Yair Netanyahu Launches Sharp Attack on National Security Minister Ben Gvir Over Political Rift

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 1 hour ago

What happened

Yair Netanyahu sharply criticizes National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for refusing to unite with right-wing allies ahead of elections, accusing him of poor priorities and police misconduct. The dispute reflects broader tensions threatening the right-wing bloc's parliamentary majority in Israel.

  • 01Yair Netanyahu attacks Ben Gvir for refusing to unite with right-wing parties Smotrich and Feiglin.
  • 02Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly demanded Ben Gvir join Smotrich to secure right-wing majority.
  • 03Yair Netanyahu accuses police under Ben Gvir of biased enforcement against right-wing activists.
  • 04Otzma Yehudit rejects all talks of political unification despite Netanyahu's calls.
  • 05Moshe Feiglin threatens to run independently if right-wing parties do not merge.
  • 06Polls show right-wing bloc at 59 seats, two short of majority, raising stakes for unity.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Yair Netanyahu Launches Sharp Attack on National Security Minister Ben Gvir Over Political Rift
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Yair Netanyahu Blasts National Security Minister Ben Gvir Over Police Conduct

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