The annual hakafot shniyot event at Kfar Chabad is a popular target for right wing politicians, especially during an election season.

Last night the news reported an interesting tidbit. Among the several politicians that made an appearance there, both Itamar Ben Gvir and Benjamin Netanyahu overlapped their presence. Ben Gvir was there first and already on stage when Netanyahu showed up. Netanyahu refused to ascend the stage while Ben Gvir was on and told them to get Ben Gvir off so he could go up and talk/sing/whatever. Ben Gvir saw what was happening and refused to get off the stage for Netanyahu and had to be forcefully removed.

There are different theories as to why Netanyahu refused to ascend while Ben Gvir was there, but it is clear he did not want to be photographed with Ben Gvir. 

This is a funny little incident that might shed light on what Bibi's plans are should he "win" the upcoming election.

Besides for that, Itamar Ben Gvir is very popular among Chabadniks in Israel. While Bibi is as well, with Ben Gvir already up on the stage, I am not sure why they forced him off in favor of Netanyahu. Let him finish, and if Bibi refuses to ascend while he is up there, let Bibi wait. He is not current Prime Minister, so it seemingly isn't a matter of protocol but preference. Most Chabadniks wont vote Netanyahu anyway as they will either vote Ben Gvir or UTJ/Shas, as the Rebbe said vaguely to vote for the most Haredi party - that is vague enough to let them decide, somewhat, for themselves but by no means has Netanyahu/Likud ever qualified for that - unless maybe when Gutnick was heavily involved. Maybe now he is angling for that somehow.