Israel has become the 'laughing stock' of the Middle East: Ben-Gavir!
Photo: Collected
Published: 02:31 10 February 2025
Former National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gavir has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policy on the Palestinian Gaza Strip. He said that Israel has become the 'laughing stock' of the Middle East. Anadolu Agency reports.
In an interview with a local radio station, the hard-right Israeli politician condemned the Netanyahu government for waging war in Gaza. He said, "We have become the laughing stock of the Middle East and I am not sure if we have realized it yet. I was the only person in the government who opposed providing humanitarian aid to Gaza. Because this position could have completely changed the situation in Gaza."
Criticizing Netanyahu's response to US pressure, Ben-Gavir said, "You can't govern a state based solely on external pressure. Israel shouldn't have allowed fuel and humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza. Because it benefits Hamas."
He added, "We need to launch an initiative to encourage voluntary immigration. President Trump said there is time, but for the sake of Israel, we don't have time to waste."
Ben-Gavir said, "Netanyahu will not return to government until he promises to destroy Hamas."
Ben-Gavir resigned from Netanyahu's government in January over his opposition to the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner swap deal. Since then, he has been calling for "voluntary immigration" to oust Palestinians from Gaza.
Advertisement
Most Readed - International
- Bangladesh Women's Cricket Team Swept 3-0 by Australia
- LPG Traders Call Off Two-Day Strike; Shops to Remain Open
- Salman Khan Reveals Desire to Become a Father at 60
- Collaborators of fascism are living a lavish life abroad after looting the country's wealth: Rizvi
- Bangladesh Inspires India's Gen Z Movement: Student Leader Neha Bora
- Digital Forensic Labs to be Set Up in Eight Divisions: Home Minister
- Actress Niti Taylor makes explosive allegation: Propositioned for sexual favors in exchange for work
- Hashmatullah leaves the field after injury while batting against Bangladesh
- Bangladesh Bank Offers Special Loan Facilities and Opportunities for Small Entrepreneurs
- Dilip Ghosh Alleges Bangladesh's Involvement in Indian Protests
- Fuel for Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Arriving in Bangladesh Today
- Cybercriminals Claim to Possess Data of 19 Million Pathao Users; $400,000 Ransom Demanded
- Messi bids farewell with a goal and assists, showered with love by teammates
- Ronaldo faces risk of 6-month ban for leaving national team camp
- Jamuna Fertilizer Factory Shuts Down Again Just Two Days After Resuming Operations
- Ronaldo shares emotional message upon Messi's retirement, expressing 'utmost respect'
- Countless Decembers will come and go, but Sheikh Hasina will not return to the country: Rashed Khan
- Three-Day Mosquito Eradication Drive Begins in Savar's Bongaon
- Price of Low-Tier Cigarettes Raised Again; 10 Sticks Now Cost Tk 65
- Hasnat Questions the Source of Salahuddin’s Wealth, Demands Transparent Accounting