Likud criticises Ben Gvir over far-right vote split
By The BriefBrief
Likud, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, criticised cabinet minister Itamar Ben Gvir after he said he would not unite with another far-right minister in the elections on 27 October. The dispute centers on Ben Gvir’s refusal to ally with the other far-right figure ahead of the vote.
WHO:Likud
WHAT:Criticised Itamar Ben Gvir for refusing to unite with a fellow far-right minister ahead of the elections.
WHEN:Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
WHERE:Israel
WHY:Likud reacted to Ben Gvir’s statement that he would not unite with a fellow far-right minister in the upcoming elections.
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