Ben-Gvir Challenges Bennett to Debate, Citing Fear
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir challenged "Achva" party chairman Naftali Bennett to a debate at a political conference. Ben-Gvir questioned Bennett's fear of a debate, to which Bennett responded by referencing the October 7th attacks and Ben-Gvir's past government alliances. The exchange escalated with accusations of lying and trickery between the two politicians.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir invited "Achva" party chairman Naftali Bennett to a one-on-one debate.
- Ben-Gvir questioned Bennett's alleged fear of a debate, asking "What are you afraid of?"
- Bennett responded by referencing the October 7th attacks and Ben-Gvir's government alliances.
- The exchange occurred two weeks before elections at a political conference.
- The politicians accused each other of lying and trickery.
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir approached Naftali Bennett, chairman of the "Achva" party, during a political conference two weeks before elections and invited him to a one-on-one debate. Video footage from the event shows Ben-Gvir proposing, "Maybe we should have a debate?" When Bennett responded that he was running against Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir questioned, "What are you afraid of? Are you afraid of a debate?"
Bennett quickly retorted, "I am not afraid of someone who stands behind police officers like a hero, but was not present on October 7th." Ben-Gvir sharply replied, "I see you talking. You are the one who formed a government with Mansour Abbas." Bennett countered that Ben-Gvir was also in favor of a government relying on Mansour Abbas, stating, "I will show you." Ben-Gvir accused Bennett of lying again, calling him a "trickster" and stating that "trickery is a profession."
