US Congressman Warns Itamar Ben-Gvir's Presence in Government is Existential Threat to Israel
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US Congressman Brad Sherman warned that Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's position in the government poses an "existential threat" to Israel, jeopardizing not only US aid but also access to weapons and diplomatic support.
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- US Congressman Brad Sherman calls Ben-Gvir's government role an existential threat.
- Sherman warns of risks to US aid, weapons, and diplomatic support.
- He links settler violence to leadership lacking opposition to it.
- The congressman urges Israelis to recognize declining US public support.
Democratic Congressman Brad Sherman of California, a long-time supporter of Israel, has issued a stark warning regarding the potential consequences of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's role in the government. Sherman cited a CNN report, recently recirculated on social media, which highlighted a decline in American public support for Israel. He urged Israeli politicians and the public to view the report, stating that the stakes are higher than just the annual $3.8 billion in US aid.
Sherman emphasized that Israel's access to American weaponry and diplomatic backing are also at risk. He specifically identified Ben-Gvir's presence in the government as an "existential threat." The congressman argued that settler violence will persist unless ministries responsible for addressing it are led by individuals who genuinely oppose such actions. He concluded by stating that Israel cannot survive without international friends.
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