Altalena discovery fuels rivalry between Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir

The discovery of the wreck of the Irgun cargo vessel Altalena has triggered a political contest between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Both leaders are claiming association with the militia, which was involved in violence against Palestinians during the 1948 war. Netanyahu, facing elections and legal troubles, rushed to the Etzel Museum to counter Ben-Gvir's announcement.