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From the Liveblog of
Monday, September 9, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Monday, September 9, 2024
Ben Gvir’s party rages at Herzog for urging unity to help return the hostages
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s ultranationalist Otzma Yehudit party lashes out at President Isaac Herzog for urging political factions from across the spectrum to unite in order to help secure the release of the hostages held by Hamas.
Otzma Yehudit claims Herzog’s appeal — in which the president called on politicians “to take every step to push decision-makers to bring the hostages home” — “is an irresponsible call that collaborates with Hamas propaganda and the blood libel of the extreme left.”
While insisting it is committed to returning the hostages, Otzma Yehudit reiterates its opposition to a ceasefire agreement to secure their release.
