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politics2 years ago

Netanyahu suspends minister for shocking nuclear bomb remarks on Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suspended Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu after he suggested dropping an atomic bomb on Gaza as a possible solution to the threat from Hamas. Eliyahu's comments received widespread condemnation from Israeli government officials, including Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Opposition Leader Yair Lapid. Netanyahu rebuked the remarks, emphasizing Israel's commitment to international law and avoiding unnecessary deaths. The comments come amid growing resistance to Israel's bombings in Gaza, with Netanyahu stating that the bombings will continue until the hostages taken by Hamas are returned.

via The Hill|
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politics2 years ago

Israeli PM Suspends Far-Right Minister for Suggesting Nuking Gaza

Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, a member of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, suggested that dropping a nuclear bomb on the Gaza Strip was one of Israel's options in the war against Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu swiftly disavowed the comments and suspended Eliyahu from cabinet meetings. Eliyahu also expressed objection to providing humanitarian aid to Gaza and called for the retaking of the Strip and rebuilding Israeli settlements. Opposition leaders called for Eliyahu's dismissal, while Netanyahu stated that Israel is acting in accordance with international law to prevent harm to civilians. The Prime Minister's Office later announced Eliyahu's indefinite suspension from cabinet meetings.

via The Times of Israel|
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politics2 years ago

Netanyahu Takes Action Against Minister's Controversial Nuclear Bombing Remark on Gaza

Israeli Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu suggested that dropping a nuclear weapon on the Gaza Strip is "an option," claiming there are no non-combatants in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Eliyahu's comments as divorced from reality and suspended him from government meetings. Opposition leader Yair Lapid called for Eliyahu's removal, while National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir clarified that Eliyahu was speaking metaphorically. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant dismissed Eliyahu's statements as baseless, emphasizing the importance of responsible leadership in Israel's security.

via Haaretz|
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