Following the attack in Bekaa, Itamar Ben Gvir, the Minister of National Security, discussed the government’s future in a recent Facebook post. The attack resulted in the death of two Efrat sisters, prompting Ben Gvir to address the issue of deterrence and terrorism. He explained that he firmly believes deterrence cannot be achieved through containment, and disproportionate action is necessary to create an unprofitable equation for the enemy. Ben Gvir expressed frustration with certain government decisions, though he acknowledged his limited influence. He also considered withdrawing support for the government but ultimately believed his presence contributed effectively. Lastly, he promised to continue fighting for change and full rights against terrorism and incitement, acknowledging the challenges that lie ahead in changing the system’s long-standing perception.
After the severe attack in the Bekaa: Itamar Ben Gvir refers to the future of the government.
The Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir posted a Facebook post today in light of the security escalation.
In the post, Ben Gvir refers to the serious attack that happened today (Friday), in the morning hours, in which two sisters from the settlement of Efrat were murdered.
In the Facebook post, Ben Gabir also referred to the future of the current government in which he serves as minister.
Regarding the government’s security policy, he said: “My positions have not changed. My firm view is that deterrence is not achieved through containment. Terrorism does not recognize the concept of “restraint is strength”. And our way of creating an unprofitable equation for our enemy is only through disproportionate action for any harm to us. This is also the way that large sections of the public have chosen and expect the government to follow.”
He also added that: “Unfortunately, I do not alone determine the security policy of the Israeli government. There is also no doubt that I have a certain influence – sometimes more, sometimes too little, and certainly not enough, and it is clear that I often find myself frustrated by certain decisions.”
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Regarding the withdrawal from the government and support for it from the outside, the minister said: I am considering a thousand considerations whether it is right to withdraw from the government and indeed not to dissolve it but to support it from the outside.. Toppling the government is not an option. With all its shortcomings, it is a thousand times better and more responsible than the previous government. in each parameter. The question is whether my remaining in the government contributes and is effective, and I answer that in the affirmative.”
Regarding the criticism he receives regarding the security escalation and his promises to change the situation, the minister said that: “Obviously we would like much more, of course I want an unequivocal response to terrorism, rockets and incitement and I promise to continue to fight with all my might for our way – yours and mine. I came into politics to change the Our reality. It won’t happen in one day, it won’t happen easily either, certainly not in the face of systems with a long-standing perception that advocates buying temporary peace, and entire systems that need to change their perception. But I’m here, promising to fight with all my might to change this way. We promised full right, and I am fighting to make it happen.”