Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir this morning. “It does no good to go to interviews and spread threats,” he chided during an interview with Kol Barama Radio . “I am a partner in the government and Cabinet, my boundaries are well-known, and I do not need to flaunt them.“ “I respect and value Itamar, but my style is different,” Smotrich continued. “This is not how we build a partnership, by standing on the boundary every day and warning others not to cross it. That is not a partnership with which to run things.” Related articles: Smotrich, Strock demand cabinet meeting on ISA targeting of Jews 'A historic revolution in Judea and Samaria' Israel cancels all import tariffs on US products 'Will not neglect safety of Jewish residents' Minister for the Development of the Periphery, the Negev, and the Galilee Yitzhak Wasserlauf defended his party leader: “I hear the criticism from Smotrich against us this morning due to our opposition to an irresponsible deal that will threaten Israel's security. Somehow I am reminded of the many times he threatened to leave the government not so long ago, but perhaps what is permitted to Smotrich due to his authority is forbidden for Ben-Gvir for security reasons.” Wasserlauf emphasized his reply with several screenshots of Smotrich’s recent threats to leave the government.
