While politicians around the world are calling for restraint in the conflict over Israel and Iran, right-wing extremist Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is once again pouring fuel on the fire of the debate – with just one word.
Ben-Gvir has long not necessarily been known for his excellent political skills, as he has often represented extreme positions, not least in the dispute with the Palestinians. His statements about the annexation of the West Bank or his attitude towards Palestinian activists were often criticized as racist and inflammatory.
The Israeli response was humiliating
Despite all his explosiveness, he does not hold back in the current conflict – and he leaves the Israeli opposition foaming. Shortly after Israel’s retaliation for the missile shower from Iran last weekend, he wrote that the short message service would be canceled.
Ben-Gvir’s view on this is not at all surprising: in recent days he had strongly called for a tough response to the attack from Iran. Although official Israel had not yet claimed responsibility for the three explosions in Isfahan, Iran, at the time of his term in office, the minister indirectly admitted that it was an Israeli retaliation.
The opposition sees unprecedented damage
In this way, Ben-Gvir managed to “ridicule and shame Israel from Tehran to Washington,” said opposition leader Jair Lapid, who also responded to “It caused so much damage to the country,” continued Lapid’s anger.
The opposition politician is not alone in his criticism. International politics expert Shaiel Ben-Ephraim also had no good word for the wording about X. Ben-Gvir not only confirmed and “ridiculed” the Israeli operation, but also undermined “Israel’s deterrent power. A shame for a minister.”
Iran plays down reports
According to insiders and American media, Iran was the target of an Israeli attack on Friday evening that had been threatened for days, but which apparently only had a limited scope. According to Iranian state media, three drones were shot down in the center of the country and no damage was caused.
There was no official confirmation of the reports. In Iran, the reports were downplayed and indicated that the country was not planning retaliation.
Source: Krone
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