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Ben-Gvir Exits Celebration After Seating Dispute with Organizers

4/22/2026

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Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's National Security Minister, and his wife left the Independence Day celebration in Jerusalem after being asked to move from seats reserved for Argentine President Javier Milei's entourage.
Ben-Gvir sought to sit next to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but was denied by Miri Regev.
Organizers said Ben-Gvir had an assigned seat but occupied the wrong one.
Sources close to Ben-Gvir expressed disappointment and highlighted importance of government participation.

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Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's National Security Minister, and his wife left the Independence Day celebration in Jerusalem after being asked to move from seats reserved for Argentine President Javier Milei's entourage.
Ben-Gvir sought to sit next to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but was denied by Miri Regev.
Organizers said Ben-Gvir had an assigned seat but occupied the wrong one.
Sources close to Ben-Gvir expressed disappointment and highlighted importance of government participation.