Ben-Gvir blasts Netanyahu over reported Smotrich-Feiglin merger talks, unity appeal
Smotrich largely stayed away from the back-and-forth, writing in a post on Twitter/X that “the time for unity and responsibility is now.”
Assessment
Internal coalition tensions are spilling into public view as Ben-Gvir attacks Netanyahu over reported merger talks between Smotrich and Feiglin. The dispute centers on whether the prime minister is trying to sideline Ben-Gvir's faction by courting a rival alliance. Smotrich's call for unity appears calibrated to avoid taking sides while keeping his options open. Watch whether Netanyahu responds directly or lets the rift fester.