from I24 News
Tensions are simmering within the highest echelons of the Israeli government as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly reacted furiously to an upcoming trip by War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz to the United States, organized without his prior authorization.
Gantz, slated to engage in critical discussions with prominent U.S. officials, including Vice President Kamala Harris and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, has ignited a political firestorm with his unilateral decision.
The rift between Netanyahu and Gantz, already palpable in recent months, has reached a boiling point as Netanyahu condemns what he perceives as a breach of protocol. Sources close to the prime minister reveal that Netanyahu was blindsided by Gantz's plans and delivered a stern rebuke during a tense telephone exchange, asserting unequivocally that "Israel has only one prime minister."
The Prime Minister's Office has reportedly ordered the Israeli embassy in Washington not to handle the trip, and Ambassador Michael Herzog told not to greet Gantz or accompany him to his meetings...
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