Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir clash over credit after Altalena discovery
After Ben-Gvir issued a statement about the discovery without crediting Netanyahu, the prime minister avoided a joint appearance and photo with the minister, instead delivering his remarks alone
Assessment
A minor archaeological discovery has become a political flashpoint between Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir, exposing frayed nerves in Israel's governing coalition. The prime minister's refusal to share a stage suggests he views this as a deliberate slight, not a simple oversight. Watch whether this pattern of public friction escalates into deeper coalition tensions.