At the Channel 14 Israel Security Conference on Tuesday, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir were seen embracing, stating that both appreciate Prime Minister Netanyahu and adding that 'in the end, Netanyahu needs us.'
The statement came during the Israel Security Conference hosted by Channel 14, a forum that has featured a series of remarks from senior coalition figures. Smotrich and Ben Gvir, both leading figures in the coalition's right-wing flank, projected unity and emphasized their shared support for the prime minister while asserting their political indispensability. The embrace signals an effort to present a cohesive front amid ongoing speculation about coalition dynamics and the government's direction.
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