Netanyahu and Katz Criticize Yair Golan Over Khomeini Assassination Remarks
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Yair Golan described the assassination of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini as a mistake, arguing it did not serve Israel's interests. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on Golan's statement, noting Golan's perceived stance on the assassination. Minister Katz also criticized Golan and other opposition figures for opposing government policies. The remarks highlight divisions within Israeli politics regarding past events and current policy.
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- Yair Golan called the assassination of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini a mistake that did not serve Israel's interests.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on Golan's controversial statement regarding Khomeini's assassination.
- Minister Katz criticized Golan and other opposition leaders for contradicting government policies.
- Golan suggested that Khomeini's continued leadership might have benefited Israel.
- Opposition figures including Bennett, Lapid, Lieberman, Eisenkot, and Abbas were also criticized by Katz.
Yair Golan stated in an interview that he considers the assassination of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini to have been a mistake. Golan clarified his position, saying, "I absolutely believe that the assassination of Khomeini the father was a mistake, not because he did not deserve death, but because it does not serve the interests of the State of Israel." He further suggested that the presence of an elderly and veteran leader could offer certain advantages, noting Khomeini was 86 years old, implying his continued leadership was more beneficial to Israeli interests.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on Golan's remarks, referring to Golan as a candidate for the position of Minister of Defense in a government led by Gadi Eisenkot. Netanyahu stated that Golan views the assassination of Khomeini as a mistake. Separately, Katz criticized Golan and several other Israeli opposition leaders, including Naftali Bennett, Yair Lapid, Avigdor Lieberman, Gadi Eisenkot, and Mansour Abbas. Katz accused them of adopting positions that contradict government policies.
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