Ben-Gvir Makes Controversial West Bank Remarks
In an interview on Wednesday evening, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir claimed that his right to travel supersedes the freedom of movement of Palestinians in the West Bank.
Facts
- In an interview on Wednesday evening, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir claimed that his right to travel supersedes the freedom of movement of Palestinians in the West Bank.1
- Speaking to Israel's Channel 12 in an interview concerning terrorism and security threats, Ben-Gvir claimed that his "right to life comes before their right to movement," arguing the statement to be "the reality."2
- Ben-Gvir also used the interview to criticize Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, claiming the politician was not doing enough to confront Palestinians needed to "change the picture."3
- The minister also accused "weapons used in Arab crime" of "seeping" into Israel. Ben-Gvir further argued for the resumption of targeted assassinations of suspected Palestinian terrorists, as well as the removal of entry permits for Palestinian workers in the West Bank.4
- Ben-Gvir also described Israel's previous government as being "allies of the Islamic Movement." In response to the comments, the Kaplan Force protest movement accused Ben-Gvir of "blatant racism" within the "fragmentary leadership" of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.5
- The comments come after a UN envoy claimed that over 200 Palestinians and nearly 30 Israelis had been killed in territorial conflict this year, the highest number since 2005.6
Sources: 1Al Jazeera, 2The New Arab, 3The Times of Israel, 4Haaretz, 5Virtual Jerusalem, and 6Global News.
Narratives
- Pro-Palestine narrative, as provided by Haaretz. Ben-Gvir's active role in Netanyahu's government says enough about Israel's lack of concern for the Arab world and its people. Ben-Gvir is solely focused on the downfall of Arabs and must immediately be removed from his post. His latest comments just reinforce his role as an antagonist of peace.
- Pro-Israel narrative, as provided by Israel National News. Israel continues to face the threat of terrorism fueled by the hate of Palestinian authorities. It is up to Gallant to take real action, and finally destroy those within the Palestinian Arab communities who wish to undermine Israel's sovereign legitimacy. Only then, can peace and security be ensured for both sides within the region.
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