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Finance Minister Smotrich's Visit to Kibbutz Be'eri Canceled Amid Controversy Over Hostage Remarks
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First reported by Walla · 21 hours ago
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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's visit to Kibbutz Be'eri was canceled due to local opposition over his controversial remarks about hostages from the October 7 attacks. The tour aimed to review rehabilitation efforts in Gaza envelope communities but faced backlash after Smotrich claimed credit for hostage releases, sparking public criticism and survivor condemnation.
- 01Finance Minister Smotrich's visit to Kibbutz Be'eri was canceled due to local opposition.
- 02Residents and families of October 7 attack victims demanded the cancellation.
- 03Smotrich claimed credit for all returned hostages in a recent podcast.
- 04His remarks sparked public criticism and survivor Or Levy's condemnation.
- 05The tour included Gaza envelope communities to assess rehabilitation progress.
- 06A cornerstone ceremony in Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha will proceed as planned.
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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Finance Minister Smotrich's Visit to Kibbutz Be'eri Canceled Amid Controversy Over Hostage Remarks
WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Finance Minister Smotrich's Visit to Kibbutz Be'eri Canceled Amid Local Opposition
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