Sources close to Minister Ben Gvir on Monday evening sharply criticized MK Aryeh Deri, claiming he is pushing to allow Red Cross visits to Nukhba terrorists. The statement voiced concern that 'the Deri-Arab parties axis is back in full force' and said Ben Gvir intends to advance his own bill regardless.
The exchange marks the latest escalation in the ongoing political clash between National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Shas chairman Aryeh Deri. According to a statement attributed to Ben Gvir's camp, Deri is working to permit Red Cross access to Nukhba operatives held in Israeli custody. The statement described the move as dangerous and alleged the revival of a coalition axis between Deri and Arab parties. Ben Gvir's camp vowed to advance the bill originally submitted by MK Distel Atbaryan regardless of Deri's position. The Zioneer has not independently confirmed the nature or timing of any Red Cross proposal, and no official response from Deri or Shas has been published as of this report. The episode highlights internal coalition tensions over policy toward security prisoners.
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