Ben Gvir tells Netanyahu to stop trying to dodge responsibility amid row over Gaza medicine

Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir tells Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop trying to avoid taking responsibility amid controversy over who exactly authorized a shipment of medicine for the hostages and Gaza civilians to enter the Strip without being checked by Israel.

“Mr. Prime Minister, enough of chasing after [Minister Benny] Gantz and enough trying to dodge [your responsibility],” Ben Gvir tweets after Netanyahu said the responsibility lay with the IDF.

“Perhaps the technical inspection arrangements are the responsibility of the IDF and the security forces, but the responsibility for the IDF and the security forces to check that the trucks that are supposed to carry medicine for the hostages do not also carry ammunition and equipment for Hamas – is your responsibility and the responsibility of the war cabinet,” Ben Gvir says.

“If the trucks have not yet been brought in, simply instruct the IDF and the security forces not to allow them to be brought in without an inspection. This is absolutely within your responsibility and authority. Medicines for the hostages — absolutely. Oxygen for Hamas to continue fighting — madness.”