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Minister Of Immigration Apologizes After Visiting Left-Wing Group's Emergency Center Post-October 7 Attack
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 7, 2026
What happened
Minister Ofir Sofer visited a left-wing group's emergency center after the October 7 Hamas attack, hoping for unity, but later apologized, saying he was mistaken about their intentions.
- 01Minister Ofir Sofer visited a left-wing group's emergency center after the October 7 Hamas attack.
- 02He aimed to support reservists and southern residents affected by the attack.
- 03Sofer hoped the visit would promote unity and change within the organization.
- 04A video of the visit resurfaced, sparking criticism of the group.
- 05Sofer later said he realized the organization's intentions had not changed and apologized.
- 06He admitted, "I tried, and I was wrong."
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