Former Otzma Yehudit Member Claims Ben-Gvir Sought Abbas's Support
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Right-wing activist Baruch Marzel claims that Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir previously sought support from Mansour Abbas for a government. Marzel stated that Ben-Gvir presented this idea at a party meeting, and Bezalel Smotrich was the one who blocked it. Ben-Gvir himself was heard in a video clip discussing the possibility of external support from Abbas if his views changed.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Baruch Marzel accused Itamar Ben-Gvir of seeking support from Mansour Abbas for a government.
- Marzel stated that Bezalel Smotrich prevented Ben-Gvir's alleged plan from proceeding.
- A video clip shows Ben-Gvir discussing potential external support from Abbas.
- Ben-Gvir stated he would consider Abbas's support if his views on violence changed.
Baruch Marzel, a right-wing activist and former member of the Otzma Yehudit party, has accused party chairman and Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir of seeking support from Mansour Abbas for a government. Marzel stated on social media that Ben-Gvir brought the matter to a secretariat meeting, attempting to persuade members that Abbas was not comparable to Tibi. According to Marzel, it was Bezalel Smotrich who prevented this from happening.
Marzel shared a video clip from an interview with Ben-Gvir at a "Besheva" newspaper event. In the clip, Ben-Gvir can be heard saying, "If Abbas comes tomorrow and says, 'I am changing my views, I think murdering a baby because she is Jewish is terrible in my eyes', I will be there to talk about external support." Marzel implied that Ben-Gvir was willing to consider external support from Abbas under certain conditions, contrasting with the perception of Abbas as an extremist.
