Title: Likud Party Internal Auditor Causes Controversy with Remarks on Gaza Strip Conflict
Date: October 10, 2023
In a recent panel discussion on Channel 14, Attorney Shai Galili, the internal auditor of the Likud party, made statements that have sparked outrage and controversy. Galili blamed the Oslo Agreement and the Israeli left for the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. His remarks drew strong reactions, with even the waitress present objecting to his words.
Galili claimed, “The main reason we have reached this situation is the Oslo crimes.” He went on to make damning remarks against the Israeli left, saying, “They lied to an entire generation of people who started to believe them. Throughout all the years, the prophets of this lie said that withdrawal would bring peace.”
The attorney further argued that giving the people in Gaza autonomy through the Oslo Agreement allowed them to organize and gain power, ultimately resulting in what he referred to as a “mini-Holocaust in Kibbutz Bari.” Galili also criticized what he called the “suicidal democracy” in Israel and suggested that in any other Western country, such remarks would result in prosecution for the crime of treason.
Galili’s comments were shared on Twitter, causing further controversy and attracting widespread attention. Yonit Levy, a renowned news anchor, and presenter, expressed surprise at Galili’s remarks during the live discussion on News 12.
In response to the backlash, Galili took to social media, stating on his Twitter account, “I truly believe that the Oslo agreement is the agreement that gave the Berbers [referring to the people in Gaza] the ability to organize and gain autonomy in a nuclear way.” He maintained that this autonomy had led to the tragic events in Kibbutz Bari.
One protester, Bressler Sycamore, voiced agreement with Galili’s viewpoint, blaming the left for the current situation. Sycamore accused those who spend time at nature’s parties, referring to the Israeli left, and southerners of being guilty. They labeled the ruling government as a “government of defunct people.”
The controversial remarks have led to a heated debate in Israeli society, with many condemning Galili for his statements. Critics argue that attributing the blame solely to the Oslo Agreement and the Israeli left oversimplifies a complex situation and ignores other contributing factors.
As tensions continue to rise in the region, it remains to be seen how Galili’s comments will impact the ongoing discourse surrounding the Gaza Strip conflict. It is clear, however, that his words have struck a nerve with many, fueling a broader conversation about the root causes of the issue.