The family of the rape victim in the Gedera case defended Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Wednesday, after a Walla! reporter was briefed by the prosecution that the minister's attendance at the sentencing was a political move ahead of elections. The family noted that Ben Gvir has supported the victim for three years, since the incident.
The family of the complainant in the Gedera rape case publicly defended Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir after a Walla! reporter was briefed by the prosecution that the minister's appearance at the sentencing was a political move tied to the upcoming elections. The family, who were present at the courthouse, rebuked the claim, stating that Ben Gvir has been accompanying the victim for three years, since the attack, and that his presence was not political.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today, Ben Gvir attended the sentencing hearing of the Bedouin man convicted of the rape. The court handed down a sentence after a lengthy legal process spanning 1,273 days, according to the victim's family. The prosecution's briefing, which was not confirmed by the minister's office, cast the attendance as a campaign-related appearance.
The family's reaction, delivered directly to the reporter, highlighted the tension between the prosecution's framing and the victim's support network. The incident underscores the ongoing public debate over the role of political figures in criminal proceedings. It remains unclear whether the prosecution will respond to the family's criticism.
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