Ben Gvir Cites Ra’am Convoy To Evoke Oct. 7 Massacre
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir claimed a convoy of motorcyclists in the Negev waving Ra’am party flags evoked scenes from the October 7 massacre. He announced arrests and citations were issued, stating a policy change under his leadership. The incident occurred on the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. Former MK Moshe Feiglin also criticized the convoy, drawing parallels between Ra’am and Hamas, while Ra’am has been working to present a more civic image.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir claimed a Ra’am party convoy evoked October 7 massacre scenes.
- Ben Gvir announced arrests and citations were issued following the convoy in the Negev.
- The incident occurred on the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, massacre.
- Former MK Moshe Feiglin drew parallels between Ra’am and Hamas.
- Ra’am leader Mansour Abbas is working to emphasize a civic identity for the party.
- The potential for a government relying on Ra’am’s support is a campaign issue.
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