On anniversary of Rabin’s murder, Ben Gvir swapped slain PM’s portrait with that of assassinated far-right minister — report

As Israel marked the anniversary of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin’s killing earlier this week, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir reportedly swapped the slain premier’s portrait with that of assassinated tourism minister Rehavam Ze’evi in his ministry’s offices.

The Hebrew outlet Walla reports that ministry staff who came to work Tuesday morning were met with a portrait of Ze’evi, known by the nickname “Gandhi,” who was assassinated by Palestinian gunmen on October 17, 2001.

Responding to the outlet, the ministry states that it “respects everyone,” adding that “at the minister’s direction, the ministry also commemorated the late Gandhi at the conclusion of the memorial day for the late Rabin,” despite the fact that the anniversary of the latter’s death was last month.

Ze’evi established and led the far-right Moledet party, known for advocating the voluntary transfer of Palestinians out of the West Bank. Next to his portrait, a message on the screen reads: “His memory and actions will forever serve as a beacon for love of the land and unending dedication towards its construction and fortification.”

במקום רבין – גנדי: עובדי המשרד לביטחון לאומי גילו לאחר האזכרה לרה"מ לשעבר כי על קיר ההנצחה הופיעה תמונתו של השר לשעבר רחבעם (גנדי) זאבי, אף שלא היה זה יום הזיכרון שלו. תגובת המשרד: "בהנחיית השר הוחלט להנציח גם את גנדי בתום יום האזכרה של רבין". pic.twitter.com/V9zcgNUyzX

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