Ben Gvir Stole the Altalena from Netanyahu: Otzma Yehudit's Hijack of Likud Heritage
The announcement of the discovery of the Altalena was made in an unusual manner - through the Otzma Yehudit spokesperson's office. There, they claimed it was a "revelation" by Ministers Ben Gvir and Eliyahu. Not…
Assessment
Ben Gvir and Otzma Yehudit grabbed the Altalena discovery as their own, leaving Netanyahu blindsided and deprived of a pre-election win. The announcement came through their own spokesperson, not through the prime minister's office. This internal Likud rival already seizes symbols that Begin once owned. Whether the wreckage is actually intact remains unconfirmed.