Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has once again stirred controversy. He called for a total stop to humanitarian aid entering Gaza.
In a heated post on X (formerly Twitter), Ben-Gvir slammed the aid as “an absolute disgrace.” He insisted that even a temporary pause is not enough. Only a full and permanent halt would work, he said.
“What is needed in Gaza is not a temporary halt to ‘humanitarian’ aid, but a complete stop,” he wrote. His comments reflect growing divisions within Israel’s war cabinet. The cabinet is under pressure from global critics and domestic voices over Gaza’s worsening crisis.
International groups and world leaders have accused Israel of deepening Gaza’s humanitarian disaster. But Ben-Gvir remains firm. He claims even food and medicine help Hamas survive.
Ben-Gvir Says Cabinet Ignored His Warnings
Ben-Gvir reminded the cabinet that he had warned them weeks ago. He was the only one to vote against allowing aid a month and a half ago.
“I was certain it would grant Hamas a lifeline,” he said. “Back then, some mocked me and claimed that ‘the aid will only enter the northern sector and for 10 days.’ Now it’s clear what we already knew — Hamas controls the food and goods, and that helps them survive.”
He argues that the aid does not reach civilians. Instead, he believes Hamas intercepts and distributes it. This claim is common among Israeli right-wing leaders. However, international observers say aid shortages have caused starvation and illness in Gaza’s packed urban areas.
Minister Plans to Push Vote on Aid Blockade
Ben-Gvir said he will ask Prime Minister Netanyahu to bring the aid issue to another cabinet vote. “Halting aid will expedite reaching victory,” he said. He framed the move as a military tactic, not a moral debate.
His demand may put Netanyahu in a tough spot. The prime minister already faces pressure from both allies abroad and hardliners at home.
Some Israeli officials still support limited aid. They fear a complete cut could spark global backlash. But Ben-Gvir and his supporters believe that aid only prolongs the war.
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