Israeli Minister Warns Iran, Criticizes PM's Aide

Cabinet member Orit Struk issued a stern warning to Iran, stating, "It would be very unwise for Iran to mess with us. We are prepared for any scenario." She also criticized Avi Gil, the Prime Minister's military secretary, for an interview he gave to Channel 12 News, calling it "a disgrace" that someone in such close proximity to the Prime Minister would speak publicly in that manner.

Struk also addressed the situation in Gaza, emphasizing her party's demand that Prime Minister Netanyahu not advance any plans for the region before a full disarmament and the destruction of Hamas. She specifically criticized a proposal that would involve a phased disarmament of Gaza, comparing it to a "salami tactic," and stated that she discussed this with Netanyahu, who agreed it was unacceptable. "We demand that the Prime Minister not advance a meter in this direction of the Green Rafah plan before Mladinov and the Peace Council members clearly state that this salami method is dead. Nothing in Gaza will be advanced before the destruction of Hamas," she declared.

Furthermore, Struk called on smaller right-wing parties, such as the one led by Winter, to unite or withdraw from the upcoming elections to avoid falling below the electoral threshold. She expressed concern that these parties could inadvertently lead to a government with "a sister movement of Hamas" as a partner, which she deemed extremely dangerous for the country's future.

Struk also spoke about her vision for settlement expansion, stating her desire to bring the "settlement revolution" to the heart of the Galilee and the Negev. She highlighted the strong response to a project on the northern border, with many young families eager to settle there. Struk asserted that if her party gains political power, they will promote settlement in the Galilee and Negev, calling it a strategic necessity for Israel.