Netanyahu is 'Texting Away' Gaza Emigration, Claims Ben-Gvir
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of "texting away" opportunities for Palestinian emigration from Gaza. Ben-Gvir stated on a podcast that Netanyahu is delaying action despite other countries being willing to accept emigrants if funded. The minister attributed the delay to Netanyahu's excessive considerations and blamed top security officials for influencing the Prime Minister's decisions.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of "texting away" Gaza emigration.
- Ben-Gvir stated that other countries are willing to accept Gazan emigrants if funded.
- He attributed the delay to Netanyahu's excessive considerations and advisors.
- Ben-Gvir blamed top security officials for influencing Netanyahu's decisions.
- The comments were made on the podcast "Shikhnevu Oti!" with host Eliraz Sade.
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir stated on Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "texting away" opportunities for Palestinians to emigrate from Gaza. Speaking on the podcast "Shikhnevu Oti!" (You Convinced Me!) with host Eliraz Sade, Ben-Gvir asserted that while Netanyahu has made positive decisions, he often delays action on other matters. Ben-Gvir noted that Netanyahu has changed "for real" since the October 7th events, but still hesitates on the issue of Palestinian emigration.
Ben-Gvir revealed that several countries have expressed willingness to accept Gazan emigrants, provided they receive funding. "It depends on whom? It depended on the Israeli government and Netanyahu, and he is texting it away," the minister said. He attributed the delay to Netanyahu's constant consideration of "more considerations, more advisors, and all sorts of systems he thinks about."
The National Security Minister criticized decision-makers for being "overly clever" and overthinking instead of acting. When asked who influences this mindset, Ben-Gvir pointed to the security establishment, naming the Chief of Staff, head of Shin Bet, head of Military Intelligence, and other security officials as the primary influences on Netanyahu. "They came to him, and they are the ones who supposedly set the tone," Ben-Gvir stated.
