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According to The Times of Israel, Netanyahu honors the discovery of the Irgun arms ship "Altalena" and criticizes Ben-Gurion for attacking it in 1948, while Pinchas Ben Gvir compares himself to Irgun leader Begin.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, Netanyahu uses the Altalena incident to bolster his political stance and denounce his political opponents. This issue dates back to the Israeli civil war of 1948, which remains a contentious and politically debated part of Israel's history to this day. In a broader context, this debate continues to influence Israeli politics and relations between different political parties.
