Ben-Gvir and Smotrich Champion Right-Wing Policies, Challenging Old Assumptions
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich have enacted significant policy changes within Israel's outgoing right-wing government. Ben-Gvir reformed prison conditions for terrorists and bolstered civilian security measures, while Smotrich advanced settler rights and established new settlements in Judea and Samaria. These actions are framed as challenging old assumptions and benefiting Israel's security and development.
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- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir changed conditions for terrorists in Israeli prisons.
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich granted settlers civilian status and expanded settlements in Judea and Samaria.
- Ben-Gvir's reforms faced opposition from the Shin Bet security agency.
- Smotrich, with Minister Orit Strock, led a project establishing hundreds of new settlements and farms.
- The article argues increased settlement activity has led to greater security in Judea and Samaria.
- The piece advocates for strengthening Ben-Gvir's and Smotrich's parties in upcoming elections.
The outgoing right-wing government, particularly through the actions of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, has implemented significant changes over the past four years, challenging long-held assumptions. Ben-Gvir, despite opposition from the Shin Bet, altered conditions for terrorists in prisons, moving away from a policy of leniency aimed at preventing uprisings. He also pursued the demolition of illegal structures, facilitated the distribution of weapons and the establishment of civilian defense squads, and reformed the Israel Police's approach.
Smotrich, leading the Finance Ministry during wartime, is credited with major achievements, including transforming the Civil Administration in Judea and Samaria. This change granted settlers legitimate civilian status and access to services, shifting away from military administration. Furthermore, Smotrich, along with Minister Orit Strock, spearheaded a large-scale initiative to establish hundreds of new settlements and farms, reclaiming tens of thousands of dunams.
Both ministers are presented as having shattered previous notions, such as the idea that increased settlement activity would lead to security unrest. The article argues that the opposite has occurred, with the Judea and Samaria region experiencing unprecedented quiet and contributing to the security of Israel's coastal plain. The piece advocates for strengthening both parties in future elections to continue these perceived revolutionary changes.
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