Tel Aviv: Israel’s Heritage Minister Amihai Eliyahu made an angry statement that nuclear weapons are a possibility to conquer Gaza. The minister’s remarks were made in an interview given to Kol Barama Radio. Eliyahu is the leader of the Osma Yehudit Party, which takes extreme positions.
He said that Gaza does not need any kind of humanitarian aid. When asked about the future 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 have no right to remain on this land, he added.
BREAKING: Israeli Minister of Heritage Amihai Eliyahu says that dropping an atomic weapon on Gaza is ‘one of the possible options’
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After the statement became controversial, Eliyahu came forward with an explanation. The explanation is that he used figurative language. ‘Everyone understands that it is a figurative expression. But we need a strong response against terrorism. “The Israeli government will do everything necessary to return the hostages,” he said.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid came out with a strong reaction against the remark. Lapid described the statement as a crazy remark by an irresponsible minister. He also demanded that Netanyahu immediately expel the minister from the cabinet.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Eliyahu’s statement is not true. The operation in Gaza is being carried out in accordance with international law, sparing innocent people. This will continue till victory – he added. Netanyahu’s office announced that Eliyahu was removed from the cabinet.
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2023-11-05 08:45:13
