Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and the Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency have both accused National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of endangering the country, in the latest clash between establishment figures and far-right ministers in Israel.
Gallant became the latest politician to take-aim at Ben-Gvir, following his participation in a raid of the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex earlier this month by a group of Israeli Jewish settlers.
“In the face of minister Ben Gvir’s irresponsible actions that endanger the State of Israel’s national security and create an internal division in the nation, the head of the Shin Bet and his people are carrying out their duties and warning of the grave consequences of these acts,” Gallant tweeted. …..more
