Ben Gvir interviewed on Channel 12 while Force 100 fighters await apology

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir was interviewed on Channel 12 News, breaking the boycott imposed by ministers and coalition members on the channel, who demand an official apology to Force 100 fighters for publishing the video from the Shdeh Teiman affair. The interview draws criticism amid Ben Gvir's ambition to receive the defense portfolio.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir was interviewed on Channel 12 News, breaking the boycott imposed by ministers and coalition members on the channel. The boycott was imposed demanding an official apology from the channel's management to Force 100 fighters, following the publication of the video from the Shdeh Teiman affair. Despite the dismissal of charges against the fighters, the demand for an apology remains. The timing of the interview draws sharp criticism, especially in light of Ben Gvir's announcement last week that he intends to demand the defense portfolio in the next government. The decision to give the interview places at the center of the discussion his role as a leader seeking to head the system responsible for IDF fighters, while those same Force 100 fighters are still waiting for a public apology from the channel. Minister Itamar Ben Gvir did not respond.