Defense Minister Israel Katz responded to opposition leader Yair Golan, accusing him of inciting Palestinian terrorists to attack IDF soldiers, according to a report by ynet. The Zioneer reported earlier that Katz had accused Golan of a 'blood libel' against the military.
Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a new response to opposition leader Yair Golan on Saturday evening, accusing him of inciting Palestinian terrorists to attack IDF soldiers. The remark, quoted by ynet, adds to an escalating exchange between the two politicians.
Earlier this evening, The Zioneer reported that Katz accused Golan of a 'blood libel' against IDF soldiers, alleging that Golan's statements defamed troops as 'murderers of Palestinian babies' and incited against Jewish settlements. The new accusation specifically charges Golan with encouraging terrorist attacks.
The exchange underscores ongoing tensions between the government and the opposition over security policy and rhetoric regarding the IDF.
3 developments
- DevelopingGantz accuses Golan of spreading hatred and division
- StrongYair Golan says Netanyahu and Katz have 'blood of our soldiers on their hands' over Judea and Samaria
- DevelopingYair Golan: Netanyahu unable or unwilling to end wars, uses IDF as political shield
- StrongExclusive: MK Tali Gotliv accuses Defense Minister Katz of endangering her, filing complaint
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