Minister Ben-Gvir Sparks Controversy Distributing Gun-Shaped Keychains at School
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir distributed gun-shaped keychains with bottle openers to students at Blich High School in Ramat Gan during mock elections. A local council member criticized the act and called for educational intervention, citing disruptions and political debates that occurred during the event.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Minister Ben-Gvir distributed gun-shaped keychains at a high school.
- A local official demanded educational intervention over the incident.
- The school event included mock elections and political debates.
- Students and party representatives clashed over various issues.
- MK Merav Ben-Ari faced disruptions during her speech.
A municipal council member in Ramat Gan has called for an intervention by the city's education authority following controversial events at Blich High School on election day. Liad Ilani claimed that National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir distributed keychains shaped like handguns, which also function as bottle openers, to students. Ilani stated that while it's important for high school students, some of whom will vote for the first time soon, to be exposed to various candidates and platforms, schools should not become unregulated playgrounds for politicians. He described the distribution of the gun-shaped items as a failure requiring immediate educational oversight.
The incident occurred during the school's traditional mock elections, which saw politicians and party representatives visit. The event was marked by significant commotion around Ben-Gvir, with many students seeking photos. Political debates also erupted between students and party representatives. During a speech by MK Merav Ben-Ari of Yesh Atid, criticizing Ben-Gvir and the issue of drafting ultra-Orthodox men into the army, audience members reacted and threw cups, though Ben-Ari continued her remarks. The article also notes that discussions about partnerships with Arab parties, the draft of Haredim, and the war in Gaza fueled confrontations during the event, held 40 days before the upcoming Knesset elections.
