US EditionInfluential Israeli minister criticizes Netanyahu over Gaza aid policy
ISRAEL, JUL 6 – Bezalel Smotrich called the aid entry a grave mistake, warning it would support Hamas amid the ongoing Gaza war and humanitarian crisis, officials said.
- On Sunday, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich strongly condemned the cabinet’s approval of aid delivery into Gaza via a route that he said would advantage Hamas.
- The decision came after a nearly three-month blockade on Gaza aid was partially lifted in May amid a severe humanitarian crisis.
- Smotrich accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of neglecting military enforcement and argued the aid would ultimately provide logistical support for Hamas during wartime.
- Smotrich criticized the decision by the Prime Minister and cabinet to approve aid into Gaza, saying it was a serious error that allows Hamas to benefit, and referred to the approach as the same problematic method used previously.
- Smotrich said he is considering his next steps but did not threaten quitting; meanwhile, Israel faces mounting public pressure for a permanent ceasefire amid ongoing Gaza devastation.
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Israel’s far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich yesterday sharply criticised a cabinet decision to allow some aid into Gaza as a “grave mistake” that he said would benefit the militant Palestinian group Hamas.
Influential Far-Right Minister Lashes out at Netanyahu Over Gaza War Policy
Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sharply criticized on Sunday a cabinet decision to allow some aid into Gaza as a "grave mistake" that he said would benefit the terrorist group Hamas. Smotrich also accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of failing to ensure that Israel's military is following government directives in prosecuting the war against
Far-right minister Smotrich accuses IDF chief of failing to block aid from reaching Hamas
Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich said the IDF had demonstrated its capabilities across multiple fronts, proving that its failure to meet the challenges of distributing aid was due to 'a lack of will and not a lack of ability'
Influential Far-Right Minister Lashes Out at Netanyahu Over Gaza War Policy
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