Ben-Gvir reacts to reports of conspiracy against Israel
Itamar Ben-Gvir criticized reports of behind-the-scenes maneuvers in the Middle East, calling hopes for external guarantees a dangerous delusion. He urged abandoning illusions and relying only on one's own strength, demanding the complete destruction of Hamas and Hezbollah. The minister also listed internal reforms: tightening prison conditions, arming the population, and creating over a thousand rapid response units.
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir issued a harsh statement in response to Channel 12's publication about behind-the-scenes maneuvers in the Middle East. He criticized the idea of relying on international guarantees and agreements with neighboring countries, calling the information a 'painful slap in the face.' In his view, such initiatives hide deception and an attempt to lull the state into complacency before a new strike. The minister recalled his warnings before the events of October 7 and stated that deals creating a false sense of peace are unacceptable. Ben-Gvir insists on absolute strength and complete victory, demanding the destruction of Hamas and Hezbollah infrastructure down to the last militant. He also listed internal reforms: tightening prison conditions for those convicted of security crimes, a large-scale program to issue weapons to citizens, and the creation of over a thousand rapid response units. In conclusion, he emphasized that Israel's security must rely solely on its own resources.