Netanyahu Reportedly Rebukes War Cabinet Minister For Making US Trip ‘Without Authorization’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized his rival and war cabinet member Benny Gantz for traveling to the US to meet with officials without authorization, according to reports.

“The prime minister made it clear to Gantz [Friday] night that he does not approve of his trip to Washington. Any official trip abroad by a minister that is not private but rather in an official capacity requires approval from the prime minister,” an unnamed senior figure close to Netanyahu told Haaretz.

A source from Netanyahu‘s Likud Party also told the Associated Press (AP) that Netanyahu held a “tough talk” with Gantz and told him the country has “just one prime minister.”

Gantz proceeded with the travel nonetheless and announced on X (formerly Twitter) Sunday that he met with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s (AIPAC) Executive Board.

“I conveyed to the Board my profound appreciation for their important work, particularly since October 7th, in strengthening the alliance between Israel and the United States and combating distressing levels of antisemitism across America,” he added.