Mehreen Faruqi criticized Israeli government actions regarding Gaza during international partner discussions involving Itamar Ben-Gvir.

The entities involved

• Itamar Ben-Gvir →

  Israeli lawyer and far-right politician (born 1976), Israel's Minister of National Security since 2022

  • Settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque for collective prayers and rituals, accompanied by police protection.12:03
  • Ben-Gvir's party took down illegal houses in the Negev, involving figures from Hebron.09:35
• Mehreen Faruqi →

  Australian politician

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• Hamas →

  Palestinian Islamist political and military organization

  • Mahmoud Abbas's faction has split from Hamas, establishing his leadership as distinct from Israeli citizens.12:53
  • Conflict violence necessitates medical treatment at Beilinson Hospital.12:44
• Gaza Strip →

  self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel

  • Ongoing conflict in Gaza and West Bank leads to a humanitarian crisis monitored by the World Health Organization.12:44
  • The ICJ is hearing a genocide case against Israeli forces as South Africa accuses Israel. This coincides with Hamas attacks on southern Israel and ongoing military operations in Gaza and the West Bank. Meanwhile, Macklemore performed with Ed Sheeran, whose song condemns Israel's military action.02:57

Related events

• Ben-Gvir's role as National Security Minister and his political alignment with Smotrich and Jewish Power are highlighted in the context of the Gaza War.Oct 20
• Ben-Gvir advocated for Israeli control over Gaza and called for emigration from Samaria during a meeting in Hebron.Thu 13:48
• Ben Gvir, a minister in Israel, announced plans to change the Israel Defense Forces' code.Oct 15
• Netanyahu praised security forces while Ben-Gvir oversaw operations in the West Bank following the Oct 7 Hamas attacks.Jun 10
• Investigations launched into Itamar Ben-Gvir regarding his actions related to flotillas and alleged mistreatment in the Gaza Strip.Jun 11