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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Ben-Gvir Defends Controversial Election Campaign Linking Him to Preventing Oct. 7

Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is facing backlash for a provocative election campaign that uses the October 7th massacre to promote his party, claiming he could have prevented it. Ben-Gvir defended the campaign, accusing critics of hypocrisy and stating his party will continue to work.

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  1. 01Minister Ben-Gvir's election campaign uses the October 7th attack to claim he could have prevented it.
  2. 02The campaign features billboards and buses with Ben-Gvir's image and past warnings.
  3. 03Critics condemn the use of national tragedy for political propaganda.
  4. 04Ben-Gvir accused opponents of hypocrisy and vowed to continue working.
  5. 05The campaign aims to position Ben-Gvir as a security alternative.
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