From the Liveblog of
Monday, September 2, 2024
Ben Gvir says he is using influence to prevent ‘reckless deal’ with Hamas
Sam Sokol is the Times of Israel's political correspondent. He was previously a reporter for the Jerusalem Post, Jewish Telegraphic Agency and Haaretz. He is the author of "Putin’s Hybrid War and the Jews"
Addressing members of the right-wing Gvura Forum (Heroism Forum) of bereaved families protest in Jerusalem, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir declares that “we are using our power in the government to prevent a reckless deal.” He adds, “With Hamas you need to speak only between gunsights.”
Members of the forum this morning temporarily blocked the entrance of the Prime Minister’s Office as part of a counter-protest against today’s national strike called by the Histadrut Labor Federation over the government’s failure to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.
