National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir sharply criticized President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday evening, accusing him of continuing to lead the Labor Party from the President's House and of serving as a mouthpiece for one side. Ben Gvir also criticized Herzog's handling of awards for 'Brothers in Arms' refuseniks and delays in pardoning the prime minister, calling his conduct 'embarrassing and divisive.' The remarks came in response to Herzog's speech at the National Security College graduation ceremony.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir launched a sharp verbal attack on President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday evening, responding to Herzog's remarks at the National Security College graduation ceremony. Ben Gvir accused Herzog of continuing to act as the leader of the defunct Labor Party from the presidential residence, saying 'the Labor Party is already closed, no need to continue leading it from the President's House.' He also criticized Herzog for quickly granting honors to 'Brothers in Arms' refuseniks while delaying the pardon of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Ben Gvir called Herzog's conduct 'embarrassing and divisive' and urged him to stop being a 'mouthpiece for one side.' The exchange highlights the ongoing political tensions between the coalition and the presidency.
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