Zehut Party Leader Feiglin Urges PM to Defy Legal Advisor
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Moshe Feiglin, Chairman of the Zehut Party, urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to ignore the Attorney General's objections to a meeting with the Police Commissioner. Feiglin also criticized security policies following a recent terror attack, advocating for "conquest, expulsion, and settlement" in Judea and Samaria. He embraced his "messianic" views ahead of elections and criticized Ofer Winther's candidacy.
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- Zehut Party Chairman Moshe Feiglin urged PM Netanyahu to disregard the Attorney General's objections to meeting the Police Commissioner.
- Feiglin stated that security concepts leading to October 7th remain unchanged and called for "conquest, expulsion, and settlement" in Judea and Samaria.
- He embraced his "messianic" views, calling it the most realistic stance for Israel ahead of elections.
- Feiglin criticized the government for demolishing Jewish structures in Judea and Samaria while building new settlements.
- He also criticized Ofer Winther's election candidacy, warning it could harm the right-wing bloc.
Moshe Feiglin, Chairman of the Zehut Party, sharply criticized the Attorney General on Sunday, urging Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to disregard her opposition to a meeting with the Police Commissioner. Speaking on Channel 14, Feiglin argued that the government's actions over the past three years have allowed the legal advisor to interfere with political decisions, asserting that the Prime Minister bears ultimate responsibility for governing.
Feiglin also addressed the recent fatal terror attack in Hebron, stating that the security concepts that led to the October 7th attacks remain unchanged. He called for a policy of "conquest, expulsion, and settlement" in Judea and Samaria, similar to his stance on Gaza. He criticized the government for continuing to demolish Jewish structures in Judea and Samaria while simultaneously establishing new settlements.
Looking ahead to the upcoming elections, Feiglin embraced his self-described "messianic" views, stating that being messianic is the most realistic stance for Israel. He believes the October 7th events present an opportunity for strategic change, advocating for a long-term vision centered on Jewish history, a return to settlements in Gush Katif, and the rebuilding of the Temple.
In closing, Feiglin criticized Ofer Winther's candidacy in the elections, suggesting it could harm the right-wing bloc and questioning Winther's political vision and the risk of splitting votes.
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