Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir revealed he met with senior Republican officials at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, asserting their backing for bombing food and aid depots in Gaza. This controversial suggestion intends to apply military and political pressure to facilitate the return of hostages. Ben-Gvir’s claims of support from the Republicans surfaced via social media, with Congressman Tom Emmer mentioned as a notable attendee. Emmer has advocated for Israel's stance during the Gaza conflict, attributing civilian casualties to Hamas rather than Israeli actions. The implications of these discussions raise questions about US foreign policy and humanitarian concerns in conflict zones.
"They expressed support for my very clear position on how to act in Gaza and that the food and aid depots should be bombed in order to create military and political pressure to bring our hostages home safely," Ben-Gvir posted on X.
"The congressman has been one of the leading voices in the US Congress supporting Israel amid the war in Gaza, and has regularly said that Hamas, and not Israel, was to blame for the high rate of civilian deaths in the Palestinian enclave."
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