Israeli Minister Ben Gvir Criticizes Netanyahu and Smotrich Over Aid Delays to Areas Under Hezbollah Attack

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for repeatedly delaying assistance to areas under attack from Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group. Ben Gvir accused the senior government officials of failing to provide adequate support to regions facing bombardment from the Iran-backed organization, which has been launching attacks from Lebanon. The criticism highlights tensions within Israel's governing coalition over the government's response to security threats along the northern border with Lebanon.