The article discusses the roles of Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, leaders of the far-right in Israel’s current government, emphasizing their plans for Gaza and their rivalry. Smotrich asserted that the Israeli offensive aims to eliminate Hamas, while also indicating a policy shift towards allowing limited humanitarian aid into Gaza. This reflects the complexities of intra-right politics, where both men vie for extremist influence amid the ongoing conflict, with Smotrich leveraging the brutality of operations to assert leadership within the far-right agenda.
Smotrich declared that the offensive is "destroying everything left in [the Gaza] Strip, simply because it is one big city of terror," suggesting an absolute war stance.
Smotrich's remarks reflected not only support for government actions but also an inward defense against Ben-Gvir's rightist criticisms, showcasing the competition among extremists.
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