Netanyahu calls on Ben-Gvir and Smotrich to unite

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly called on National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to set aside their differences and unite. Netanyahu stated that this is what the public expects, adding that such an expectation is justified. The call comes as the ruling coalition faces ongoing internal challenges regarding security and economic policies. There has been no official response from the leaders of the two parties to this appeal.