Itamar Ben Gvir Faces Hostile Reception in Northern Israeli Village Amid Controversies

Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel's Minister of National Security, visited the northern village of Basmat Tab'un on Tuesday, where he was met with harsh insults and jeers from local residents. Accompanied by heavy security, Ben Gvir was called a "clown," "terrorist," and accused of inciting terror. Residents criticized his performance and mocked him for not receiving a US visa. The incident was captured in a video circulating on social media.

This event follows two other recent controversies involving Ben Gvir and the police in Arab communities. Earlier in the week, Israeli police reportedly raided a wedding in Umm al-Fahm, ordering guests to lie on the floor while officers with drawn weapons searched for suspected weapons. Police stated the operation was based on suspicions of firearms use during the event. Dr. Youssef Jabareen, chairman of the Hadash party and Umm al-Fahm resident, accused Ben Gvir of exploiting his authority to persecute the Arab public for political gain.

Additionally, a wedding in southern Israel ended with the bride and groom being detained after their procession allegedly disrupted traffic. The couple claimed the delay caused them to arrive late, with some guests leaving early. They blamed Ben Gvir for orchestrating the incident. Ben Gvir responded by emphasizing his commitment to ending reckless wedding processions and gunfire in the Negev, stating, "They will keep babbling, and I will keep working."