Ben Gvir Warned of Hamas Threat Days Before Oct. 7 Massacre
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Newly released footage shows Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir warning about Hamas's growing military strength and advocating for a tougher stance just three days before the October 7 massacre. Ben Gvir visited Kibbutz Nahal Oz on October 4, 2023, and spoke with security coordinators about his disagreements with the government's containment policy. He argued that delaying confrontation would only empower Hamas, and advocated for lethal force against those approaching the Gaza border fence. Both security coordinators he spoke with were casualties of the subsequent attack.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir warned of Hamas's growing strength days before Oct. 7.
- Footage released by Otzma Yehudit shows Ben Gvir at Kibbutz Nahal Oz on October 4, 2023.
- Ben Gvir criticized the government's policy of "containment" towards Hamas.
- He argued that delaying conflict would allow Hamas to become stronger.
- Ben Gvir advocated for lethal force against those approaching the Gaza border fence.
- Both security coordinators Ben Gvir spoke with were casualties of the Oct. 7 attack.
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