Defense Minister Katz Accuses Opposition of Seeking to Join Muslim Brotherhood
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Defense Minister Israel Katz accused the opposition "change bloc" of attempting to bring the Muslim Brotherhood into the government. He stated that Egypt outlawed the group, while "here they are working to add them." The Democratic Party had previously warned Katz against the political use of the Defense Ministry's spokesperson unit.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Defense Minister Israel Katz accused the opposition of seeking to add the Muslim Brotherhood to the government.
- Katz stated Egypt outlawed the Muslim Brotherhood, contrasting it with actions in Israel.
- He called for a national consensus against cooperating with Arab parties linked to Israel's enemies.
- The Democratic Party had previously warned Katz about political use of the Defense Ministry's spokesperson unit.
Defense Minister Israel Katz has accused the "change bloc" opposition of seeking to incorporate the Muslim Brotherhood into the Israeli government, according to a statement released via the Defense Ministry's spokesperson WhatsApp group. Katz stated that while Egypt has outlawed the Muslim Brotherhood, "here they are working to add them to the government." He further asserted that there must be broad national consensus against cooperating with "Arab Islamist and nationalist parties that maintain contact with Israel's enemies and work for its destruction."
This statement follows a warning letter sent to Katz approximately one month ago by the Democratic Party. The party cautioned Katz against the political use of the Defense Ministry's spokesperson unit, asserting it was in violation of the law.