The political tensions between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Ben-Gvir have escalated over the legacy of the Irgun militia, with both leaders publicly staking claims to its ideological heritage. The controversy was reignited by the discovery of the wreckage of the Altalena, a ship once used by Irgun militants, which has become a symbolic flashpoint in their rivalry. Each side is framing itself as the true successor to the militant group’s nationalist principles, deepening divisions within Israel’s government. The dispute reflects broader struggles over historical memory and political identity in Israeli politics.
Altalena wreck fuels Netanyahu-Ben-Gvir rivalry, with each claiming to be heir of Irgun militia.
