National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said Tuesday that terror groups have attempted to assassinate him for the ninth time, and that the latest attempt was thwarted. He vowed to continue his policies, including prison reform, demolition of illegal homes, implementing the death penalty for terrorists, asserting Israeli sovereignty on the Temple Mount, and arming all Israeli citizens. 'You will not scare me and I will not be deterred from you,' he said.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir stated Tuesday that a ninth assassination attempt against him was thwarted, marking the latest in a series of targeting by terror groups. The minister did not provide details on the specific attempt or who foiled it. In his statement, Ben Gvir reaffirmed his commitment to his core policy agenda, including prison reform, demolition of illegal homes, implementing the death penalty for terrorists, asserting Israeli sovereignty on the Temple Mount, expanding civilian emergency response teams, and arming all Israeli citizens. 'You will not scare me and I will not be deterred from you,' he said. The announcement comes amid ongoing political and security tensions, with Ben Gvir frequently positioning himself as a target due to his hardline policies. The exact circumstances of the thwarted attempt remain unclear, and no security agency has issued an official statement at this time.
3 developments
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- DevelopingBen Gvir: Terrorists fear prison due to conditions I imposed
- DevelopingBen Gvir accuses attorney general of using Shin Bet to spy on him, vows to complete judicial reform
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