The Jewish Power party published footage from Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's visit to Nahal Oz on October 4, 2023, three days before the October 7 massacre. According to Arutz Sheva, in a conversation with rabash volunteers Ben Gvir warned against the strengthening of Hamas. According to Channel 14, in the footage Ben Gvir is heard warning against avoiding confrontation with Hamas and criticizing the containment policy at the Gaza border.
According to Channel 14, in the footage Ben Gvir is heard saying: "You don't need to throw gas at them, you need to shoot at them". According to Israel Hayom, Ben Gvir told security coordinators that he is arguing with the chief of staff about this. According to Behadrei Haredim, one of the rabash volunteers fell in battle three days later and the other was seriously wounded.
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Channel 14
Channel 14 reports that in the footage Ben Gvir is heard warning against avoiding confrontation with Hamas and criticizing the containment policy at the Gaza border, with a quoted line: "You don't need to throw gas at them, you need to shoot at them".
Behadrei Haredim
Behadrei Haredim reports that one of the rabash volunteers fell in battle three days later and the other was seriously wounded, and the party claims: "If Ben Gvir had been defense minister, October 7 would not have happened".
Israel Hayom
Israel Hayom reports that Ben Gvir made his position against containment clear to security coordinators, and Jewish Power claims: "If he had been defense minister, the disaster would have been prevented".
Israel Hayom
