National Security Minister Ben-Gvir Breaks Down in Tears Recalling Parents' Unseen Achievements
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir became tearful in a podcast interview, lamenting that his parents did not live to see his current position or his success as a lawyer. He shared his past fears of legal challenges and political persecution, noting the irony of now overseeing those who once pressured him. Ben-Gvir expressed his enduring love for the police and support for security forces.
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- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir cried during a podcast interview, regretting his parents' absence.
- Ben-Gvir expressed sorrow that his parents did not see him become a lawyer or minister.
- He recalled past fears of legal obstacles and political persecution.
- The minister noted he now oversees bodies that previously pressured him.
- Ben-Gvir affirmed his continued support for police and security forces.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir became emotional during an interview on the podcast "Hakol P'tuch" hosted by Avi Shushan, discussing the personal and familial toll of his public service career. Ben-Gvir expressed deep sorrow that his parents did not live to see him reach his current position as minister responsible for the Israel Police. "I look to the heavens and say... I know you see me there," he stated, sharing his pain that they could not witness his success as a lawyer or in his current ministerial role. He recalled the difficult periods of investigations, pursuits, and restrictions he faced, which his parents endured alongside him.
Ben-Gvir described his family's anxieties during those challenging times, including fears that he might be denied a license to practice law. He admitted to fearing that organizations like "Shalom Achshav" might file petitions against him, leading him to wish he hadn't become a lawyer. Despite navigating complex political scrutiny, he now finds himself as the minister overseeing the very bodies that previously pressured him. "I always loved police officers, I always loved the police, and I don't even hate those who pursued me," Ben-Gvir concluded, reflecting on the full circle of his experience leading the National Security Ministry and his strong support for security forces.
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