Aryeh Deri clashes with Smotrich and Ben Gvir over Israeli response intensity

During a meeting of the security cabinet, Shas chairman Aryeh Deri argued with ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir over the scale of Israel's response. Deri called for restraint and warned against immediate strikes on Iran and Beirut, while the two pushed for a tougher line. Deri later clarified he did not 'rebuke' the ministers but did not deny the exchange.

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1. 20:10 · 8 JunLatest

   Cabinet rift emerges over scope of potential Iran strike, Israeli media report

2. 19:05 · 8 Jun

   Aryeh Deri clashes with Smotrich and Ben Gvir over Israeli response intensity

3. 19:02 · 8 Jun

   Aryeh Deri opposes strike on Iran as Ben-Gvir, Smotrich push for it

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