Ben-Gvir says Netanyahu 'doesn’t exactly answer' his phone calls as relationship sours

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir publicly stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has become unresponsive to his phone calls, signaling a deterioration in their political relationship. Ben-Gvir expressed personal frustration regarding the shift, noting that the two previously maintained a productive rapport that has since ceased.

The remarks highlight growing friction within the Israeli government coalition. Ben-Gvir characterized the change in communication as a significant departure from their prior working dynamic, underscoring the current strain between the two political figures.