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Amit Segal Reports Ministers, Including Ben Gvir, Told to Stay Silent Even at Home

According to Israeli reporter Amit Segal, Israel’s high-level deception campaign ahead of strikes on Tehran involved strict secrecy, with ministers ordered not to disclose details—even to family members. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir reportedly misled his wife Ayala, claiming discussions were solely about Gaza and hostages. When she realized the talks concerned Iran, Ben Gvir assured her Netanyahu “would never dare go to war,” even speaking cautiously on the phone to avoid enemy surveillance. This behind-the-scenes discipline highlights the level of operational security Israel maintained to maximize surprise and protect its military objectives against Iran. A photo accompanying the report shows one of the secretive meetings.