Ben-Gvir Expresses Hurt Over Netanyahu's Alleged Efforts to Exclude Him
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir expressed deep personal hurt over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alleged efforts to sideline him from the next government, telling 103FM radio that Netanyahu asked other countries to exclude him. Ben-Gvir believes international opposition to him stems from his stance against aid trucks, and that strong election results will ensure his inclusion. He also criticized Hili Tropper's approach to security and accused Naftali Bennett of using bots and significant funds to boost his public image.
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- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir feels personally hurt by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alleged attempts to exclude him from the next government.
- Ben-Gvir stated Netanyahu asked other countries to exclude him, which he described as a "personal injury."
- He believes strong election results for his party will prevent him from being left out of the future government.
- Ben-Gvir acknowledged his international unpopularity, linking it to his opposition to sending aid trucks into Gaza.
- He criticized Hili Tropper's approach to security matters and accused Naftali Bennett of using bots and money to influence public opinion.
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir revealed his feelings of being hurt by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, citing alleged attempts by Netanyahu to keep him out of the next government. In an interview with 103FM radio, Ben-Gvir stated, "But I was your partner, I am your partner, I love you. Why do you need to go to various countries and tell them 'no Ben-Gvir'? This is a personal injury, it's unpleasant." He added that he entered politics to bring about change but has experienced disappointments.
Ben-Gvir acknowledged his lack of popularity internationally, admitting that "it's quite clear my name is one that not a few in the world don't adore." He believes some entities would prefer he not be in the next government, particularly those who opposed his stance against aid trucks, a position he took as the sole member of the security cabinet against European wishes. He asserted that receiving a significant number of mandates in the upcoming elections would likely prevent him from being excluded, stating, "If I am there: Israel is strong, the right is strong, and I think Bibi is also strong."
Addressing criticism, Ben-Gvir dismissed the approach of Hili Tropper and others who he claims believed he should have stopped certain actions. "Tropper was a minister in the government before, did he make a change in the prisons? Bennett? Eizenkot? Even the Likud government? We are in the Middle East, this is a message, this is deterrence," he argued.
Responding to suggestions that former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is gaining prominence over him, Ben-Gvir accused Bennett of using numerous bots and fake accounts, funded by substantial financial resources. "I don't like to say it, but Bennett operates many bots and many imagined consumers," he stated, adding, "He has a lot of money, okay. People remember who Bennett is."
