Ben-Gvir's Pre-Oct 7 Gaza Border Remarks Released
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Footage released by Otzma Yehudit shows National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir criticizing containment policies and rules of engagement near the Gaza border fence on October 4, 2023. He argued for a confrontational approach and shooting those approaching the fence. The video was released days before the October 7 Hamas attack, and the party claims it shows Ben-Gvir's opposition to pre-attack policies. Two security coordinators he spoke with were casualties on October 7.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir advocated shooting Gaza border fence infiltrators in Oct. 2023 footage.
- Ben-Gvir criticized pre-attack containment policies and rules of engagement with Hamas.
- The video was released by Otzma Yehudit three days before the October 7 Hamas attack.
- Two security coordinators Ben-Gvir spoke with were casualties on October 7.
- Otzma Yehudit claimed Ben-Gvir's opposition to Hamas policy predated the attack.
Otzma Yehudit party released footage on Monday of Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir filmed in Nahal Oz on October 4, 2023, just three days before the Hamas attack. The video shows Ben-Gvir speaking with community security coordinators (Rambashats) from the kibbutz, criticizing the policy of containment towards Hamas and the rules of engagement near the Gaza border fence. The conversation took place at 4:26 PM, with Jabalya in the Gaza Strip visible in the background. Both Rambashats Ben-Gvir spoke with were injured in the October 7 attack; one was killed in combat and the other was severely wounded.
"A large part of the government wants to avoid confrontation. I am among those who think we must reach a confrontation, because if we don't confront today, we will confront in 10 or 15 years, when they have 10 times more missiles, 10 times more ammunition, and 10 times more power," Ben-Gvir stated in the recording. He also addressed events near the Gaza border fence at the time, expressing disagreement with the Chief of Staff and security officials regarding the required response. "I think even now, during Sukkot, when they approach the fence, and this is what I argue with the Chief of Staff and security officials about," he said. "I don't want to elaborate too much, as there are many discussions on the subject, but I am among those who think we should not contain them."
Ben-Gvir continued, "If they approach the fence and try to harm the State of Israel, we should not throw gas at them, we should shoot them. Because in any normal country, anyone who approaches your fence and wants to destroy the country is shot to kill." Otzma Yehudit released the video the day before the Knesset elections, claiming it proves Ben-Gvir opposed the policy towards Hamas even before the attack. The party stated, "If Ben-Gvir had been the Defense Minister, October 7 would not have happened."
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