The son of Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, has sparked controversy by comparing US President Joe Biden to an Alzheimer’s patient. A tweet from Shuvael Ben Gvir featured a photo of President Biden accompanied by a message saying “in these difficult times it is important to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s, a degenerative brain disease that is the most common cause of cognitive decline and dementia.”
The tweet immediately caused a backlash, prompting Itamar Ben Gvir to issue an apology for his son’s “serious mistake” and to express his disapproval of the tweet. “The United States of America is our great friend and President Biden is a friend of Israel,” the minister wrote. “I apologize for my son’s words,” he added.
Shortly after his father’s apology, Shuvael Ben Gvir also took to Twitter to offer his own apology to President Biden, posting a picture of the president with the caption, “Mr. President, sorry!”
This incident comes in the wake of Itamar Ben Gvir’s critical remarks about the Biden administration in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. The National Security Minister criticized the US administration’s approach to the war in Gaza, accusing it of favoring Hamas and suggesting that Israel’s interests would have been better served under a second Trump administration. Ben Gvir has previously expressed strong views about the relationship between Israel and the US, asserting that Israel is “not another star in the American flag.”
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the truth HURTS!
The son is a private citizen, just like any other citizen in the street.
So he can speak this truth without worry.
Like father, like son.
If they would actually remember that they’re in golus a lot of Jewish lives would be in a safer position.
lechoira hes right
Shuvael ben Gvir is a putz.
I have never figured out why the US gets any benefit from supporting Israel. US politicians support Israel voters and donors do: they get votes and campaign money. But if enough putzim like Shuvael turn on their US supporters, that could change.
And just to be clear, I am thankful that the US supports Israel.
Truth or not, these Zionist hot heads are beyond despicable.
As an American, you have no right to insult my president! I take it personally although I am NOT a Biden supporter.
U desperate idiots, hold your mouths.
These BenGvirs are unconscionable people.
Yes Miriam,
You’re a sanders/omar supporter
Biden is too pro Israel for you
Not everything thought should be printed, not everything printed should be published, and not everything published should be believed. But if anyone is an Alzheimer’s patient, this alleged president definitely fits the profile.
Stop apologizing. Someone has to speak out against the elder abuse being committed against Biden.
Huju, US politicians support Israel because the voters do, and the voters do because they believe in the Hashem’s promise that ואברכה מברכך. Those voters will not be offended by this tweet, because they agree with it. Anyone offended by it already doesn’t support Israel, because they don’t believe in the Bible.
Ben Gvir is a stupid shoitah. Ever since he took office Eretz Yisroel has been more dangerous than ever. He is a rasha who does not follow the gedolim and ignores their warnings against going in Har Habayis.
The guy is so dumb to think that he is making EY safer, look how that’s working out for you Ben Gvir?! Over a thousand Yidden killed because you think it’s so necessary to go to har habayis to show these Arabs strength. Ha! That will teach them! No, you are dumb.
Like rav Elchonon said, zionism is kefirah and religious zionism is religion mixed with kefirah. Unfortunately Ben Gvir is no exception, a guy who puts zionism before the Torah.
Yes the terrorists (like in Gaza) have to be taken out but the fact that these settlers can just go into an Arab’s house and take it without any consequences is sick. If anyone disagrees pls write a response with actual arguments.
@huju on the political level, uncle sam benefits from having “allies”. israel is both powerful militarily, and firmly on america’s side, making israel a solid ally. in terms of military aid, israel does not require american military personnel, unlike germany, south korea or japan. (or the entire persian gulf.) the $3.8 billion that israel receives is 100% tied to purchasing american-made goods and services, which makes it a huge subsidy to keep americans employed (and paying taxes). and it keeps israeli firms from competing in the very lucrative arms trade.
which is worse, a president who is senile, or one who is stupid? sleepy joe just referred to long-dead french president françois mitterand as chancellor of germany. an experienced politician should have figured out, by now, that going off-script is a bad idea.