2023-11-05 10:08:55
Tel Aviv: Israel’s Heritage Minister Amihai Eliyahu said nuclear weapons are also a possibility in the Gaza attack. The minister’s controversial remark was made in an interview given to Cole Berama Radio. Eliyahu is the leader of the Jewish National Front Party. The minister also opposed humanitarian aid to Gaza. When asked regarding the fate of the Palestinian people, Eliyahu replied that they should go to Ireland or some desert. The terrorists in Gaza will find a way. “Those who wave the flag of Palestine or Hamas should not live on this earth,” he added.
As the statement became controversial, Eliyahu came forward with an explanation. ‘Everyone understands that it is a figurative expression. However, a strong response is needed once morest terrorism. The government of Israel will do everything necessary to return the hostages,” the statement said.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later responded that Eliyahu’s statement was not true. Israel and the IDF operate in accordance with the highest standards of international law to avoid harming innocent people. We will continue till our victory, he wrote on social media X.
At the same time, Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid came out with a strong reaction once morest the minister’s remarks. Lapid called the statement a “crazy remark” by an irresponsible minister. He also demanded that Eliyahu be removed from the cabinet immediately.
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