Ben-Gvir took one of Likud's strongest symbols and turned it against Netanyahu – opinion

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir reportedly used the Altalena commemoration to politically embarrass Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, appropriating a key symbol of the Likud and Menachem Begin. Ben-Gvir held a celebration inside the Irgun Museum, while Netanyahu delivered a speech outside, avoiding an encounter. The article suggests that Ben-Gvir's actions were a political maneuver, likening him to a "Davidka" for making noise and commotion. Netanyahu, in his speech, emphasized that "there will be no civil war," despite the current political climate. The author criticizes both Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir, contrasting them with historical leaders like Ben-Gurion and Begin, who prevented civil war after the original Altalena incident.