Amichai Eliyahu lashed out on air: "Those who held carnivals on the lawns of Oslo were you"

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu clashed live on 103FM radio with host Ron Kofman after claiming a drop in crime thanks to Minister Ben Gvir. Kofman questioned the data, and the conversation escalated into a debate over Hamas funding and responsibility for the concept.

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu was interviewed on 103FM radio and clashed with host Ron Kofman over his claims of an improvement in crime rates in Israel. Eliyahu praised National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, the head of his party, and claimed a significant decrease in car thefts and protection rackets. Kofman questioned the data and called for presenting the objective truth of the Israel Police. Eliyahu replied that an entire system cannot be fixed in one day, but noted systemic changes and a 20% drop in car thefts in the past year and another 19% in the previous year. Later, Eliyahu was asked how he takes part in a government that funded Hamas, and he replied that Ben Gvir acted against this with all his might. Eliyahu expressed optimism about the election results and declared that Otzma Yehudit would double its power.