He had promised to restore order in Israel, he is inflaming the situation. Itamar Ben Gvir, figure of the extreme right, Minister of National Security of the Hebrew State, multiplies the scandals. And his behavior worries all the way to the top of the state. According to the Israeli press, senior security officials are demanding more firmness from the head of government Binyamin Netanyahu against his minister who ” stirs up tensions “.
With our correspondent in Jerusalem, Sami Boukhelifa
A firm speech: Security for Israelis and Repression for Palestinians “. So much for Itamar Ben Gvir’s campaign promises. And yet, since he came to power at the end of December, a dozen Israelis have lost their lives in Palestinian attacks.
With each new attack, the same scenes. Itamar Ben Gvir arrives on the scene, face closed and promises the flames of hell. On a whim, he launched operations to maintain order in the Palestinian neighborhoods of the city. Collective punishment.
► To listen also: The drift to the extreme right in Israel
Violence begets violence
” Such decisions should not be made on the sidewalk “, reacted a senior Israeli official, quoted in the press. First, an assessment of the situation and coordination between the various security bodies are required.
A former police chief calls Itamar Ben Gvir “a pyromaniac “. And current security officials in Israel are warning Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. Violence begets violence. ” Itamar Ben Gvir’s actions are counterproductive. They risk igniting the situation “, reports the Israeli public radio.
► To listen also: The far-right and the ultra-Orthodox at the heart of Israeli power