A single word was enough
Israeli minister causes scandal after Iran attack
April 19, 2024, 1:03 p.m
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Ben Gvir always stands out with his harsh tones. After an attack on Iran, the far-right Israeli politician has the opposition foaming at the mouth with a single word – and he gives an interesting hint about possible responsibility for the attack.
In Israel, right-wing extremist Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has come under fire for comments he made about reports of a suspected Israeli attack in Iran. Ben Gvir had apparently written on the online service X with a view to the explosions in Iran: “Pathetic!” According to critics, he indirectly attributed responsibility to Israel, but criticized the action as too weak.
According to reports from Iranian state media, three explosions shook the Isfahan region in Iran during the night. US television channels reported, citing government circles in Washington, that it was an Israeli retaliatory action for Iran’s massive attack on Israel last weekend. After the attack on Israel, Ben Gvir called for a tough retaliation.
Israel initially made no official statements about the explosions in Iran. Neither the Israeli military nor the government commented when asked. With his comment, Ben Gvir indirectly admitted that it was an Israeli retaliatory action, his critics complain.
Opposition leader Jair Lapid wrote on to make and shame”.
International politics expert Shaiel Ben-Ephraim criticized Ben Gvir for “confirming the Israeli operation and ridiculing it.” “In doing so, he is undermining Israel’s deterrent power. An absolute disgrace for a minister,” he wrote on X.