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Finance Minister Smotrich's Visit to Kibbutz Be'eri Canceled Amid Local Opposition
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First reported by Walla · 19 hours ago
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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich canceled his planned visit to Kibbutz Be'eri after residents and families of October 7 attack victims opposed it due to his controversial claims about hostage returns. The visit was part of a tour of Gaza border communities but was scrapped following public backlash and criticism from hostage survivors.
- 01Finance Minister Smotrich's visit to Kibbutz Be'eri was canceled due to local opposition.
- 02Families of October 7 attack victims demanded the kibbutz bar Smotrich's visit over his statements.
- 03Smotrich claimed all returned hostages owe their release to him, sparking outrage.
- 04Hostage survivor Or Levy publicly condemned Smotrich's remarks as disgraceful.
- 05The visit was part of a broader tour assessing rehabilitation in Gaza border communities.
- 06A cornerstone-laying ceremony in Kibbutz Ein HaShlosha will proceed as planned.
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