[69470] Sharp confrontation at the top: Gideon Sa'ar against Itamar Ben-Gvir following the controversial video

Sharp political confrontation: Foreign Minister against the Minister of National Security

A political storm has erupted over the last day following the distribution of an arrest video of flotilla activists, which triggered a sharp reaction from Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar toward the Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir. According to reports on Hadashot Mehashetach on Telegram, Sa'ar accused Ben-Gvir of a "shameful performance" and claimed that it was a case of "knowingly causing damage to the country."

Sa'ar expanded on his criticism and claimed that Ben-Gvir's actions have undermined the professional work of many, including IDF soldiers and Ministry of Foreign Affairs employees. As published on Regah Hadashot - Army and Security on Telegram, the Foreign Minister concluded his remarks with a firm statement: "No, you are not the face of Israel."

The criticism was directed at what was labeled by various sources, including Suli & Blumenthal and Political Arena, as a "provocation" or a "shameful performance." Israel Hayom and Kav HaHadashot emphasized the intensity of the attack, with the latter noting that this is recurring criticism rather than a one-time move.

Conversely, Minister Ben-Gvir chose to respond to these claims as it appears from a publication on Kav HaHadashot, claiming in response to the criticism that "it is expected that he understands that Israel has stopped being a punching bag." As of these reports, the event is perceived as another crisis within the government, reflecting deep disagreements over how Israel should present itself in the international arena.