Schism in 'Israel' grows over who will occupy Palestine 'better'

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
12 Nov 2022 22:53
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Israeli media cites Israeli occupation officials and senior officials warning about the role that might be assigned to Betzalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir in the upcoming Netanyahu government that might have catastrophic consequences on "Israel".

Otzma Yehudit party member Itamar Ben Gvir (R) speaks with then-National Union faction leader Betzalel Smotrich, 2019.

Israeli media cited two former Israeli officials warning against appointing the leader of the so-called "religious Zionism" party Bezalel Smotrichas Minister of security and Itamar Ben-Gvir as Minister of internal security.

Israeli Channel Seven quoted the former Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot saying that "the appointment of Bezalel Smotrich as Minister of security and Itamar Ben-Gvir as Minister of internal security is a gamble."

Former Israeli occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured his victory in the Israeli elections last Thursday, as his far-right coalition made up the majority of the Knesset.

"It is a gamble not only because he served a partial military service, but also because he [Smotrich] lacks experience," Eisenkot added, explaining that Smotrich, "does not have the basic knowledge to deal with the enormous challenges facing the system."

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The ex-Chief expressed that he is, "very worried about these two appointments, I think these two people are inexperienced and also have problematic views, and if they intend to implement what they committed to – "Israel" will have a hard time."

Bin Gvir often carried out attacks against Palestinians, by storming the Al-Aqsa Mosque or through his repeated incursions into the occupied neighborhoods of al-Quds, especially Sheikh Jarrah, guarded by the Israeli occupation forces.

Gilad: Bezalel Smotrich will undermine the balances in the West Bank and international relations

"Smotrich cannot deny himself, and he will not deny his background in which he comes from," he said, warning that he [Smotrich] undermined the "delicate balances" in the West Bank and the "relations with the countries of the region".

According to Gilad, if Smotrich "applied his ideology", a "huge catastrophe" would occur.

The Israeli media also quoted a security source warning that "Smotrich's appointment to the post of Minister of security could lead to a dangerous escalation."

The security source added, "Smotrich's appointment to the post of Minister of security could lead to a dangerous escalation and even the disintegration of the Palestinian Authority."

Amos Harel, a military commentator for the Israeli Haaretz newspaper, warned of negative repercussions of the appointment of Bezalel Smotrich as Minister of security, saying that, "it will not be limited to the Palestinian arena and the legitimization of settlement outposts, but will extend to the Arab arena and even cooperation with the United States."

'Israel' divided, near point of no return: Officials

Last Friday, leaders within the Israeli occupation spoke about the ongoing divide in "Israel" revealed by the results of the latest legislative elections.

"The results of the election showed that we are divided, and the responsibility from there on out is on all political players, especially the ones who have the upper hand and more political strength," Israeli occupation President Isaac Herzog stated.

On his part, former Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid said, "a few days after Israel went into elections, it came back divided and angry yet again."

Sayyed Nasrallah: all Israeli parties are alike in their criminality

Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah commented on the Israeli elections last Friday during a speech commemorating Hezbollah's Martyr Day.

The Hezbollah chief condemned all Israeli governments as criminals regardless of who wins the election.

"The results of the latest Israeli election are of no concern to us because all Israeli parties are alike in their criminality," Sayyed Nasrallah stated.

Sayyed Nasrallah pointed out that the schism within the Israeli entity is growing and that this will impact its future.

"The Israeli elections will increase the divide and influence the future of this entity through the choices it is taking," Sayyed Nasrallah added.