IANS | 20 Nov, 2023
Israel Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir on Sunday lashed
out against Israel war cabinet for its decision to supply fuel to Gaza.
The
minister who is known for his hardline stands told media persons that
the move of the Israel war cabinet comprising of Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Minister without
portfolio, Benny Gantz is not acceptable.
He said that with the
hostages still in Hamas custody, it is a bad decision to supply fuel to
Gaza. “Hamas will use the diesel supplies against Israel,” the minister
said.
He asked what U.S will do under the similar conditions, in an obvious reference to Israel budging under U.S pressure.
The
minister also told media persons that people must keep guns at home and
added that a gun will save a family and an assault rifle will save a
neighbourhood.
The minister was denied a place in the war cabinet after the October 7 Hamas attack on the pretext that he was not a soldier.
He has also faced heavy criticism over his position on treatment of prisoners.
