Moshe Radman has sharply criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu, centering his attack on the renewed discussion surrounding the Altalena incident. Radman accuses Netanyahu of systematically dismantling the crucial lessons to be learned from the historical event. He alleges Netanyahu is distorting the past and sowing division within Israeli society. The criticism stems from Netanyahu’s handling of the Altalena affair, a controversial event in Israel’s early history involving arms smuggling and a near civil war. Radman contends that Netanyahu’s approach actively undermines understanding of this pivotal moment. This public rebuke signals a growing rift between Radman and Netanyahu regarding interpretations of Israeli history and its implications for the present. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions surrounding national identity and political narratives.