National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir was at the scene of the terror attack in Jerusalem and made the following remarks:
“I send condolences to the families, and we are all davening for the recovery of the wounded. One thing must be remembered, Mr. Prime Minister: this was an act of heroism — by a Chareidi soldier from the Hashmonayim Brigade, and by two Chareidim who had received firearms through the weapons reform. I’ve said it before — weapons save lives, and this must be remembered. I call on the citizens of Israel: go and arm yourselves.”
“And one more thing: just yesterday, the Supreme Court eased the conditions of the Nukhba terrorists, ruling that their prison menu should be changed. My friends, this is no game. When the Supreme Court does something like this, it sends a dangerous message to terrorists. I say to the judges of the Supreme Court — do not do this. To interfere now with the menu of the Nukhba terrorists, after all security officials, Mr. Prime Minister, have said that harsh conditions add to deterrence — this must not happen. Prison conditions are a crucial part of deterrence.”
“And one final point: we have the law allowing the expulsion of terrorists’ families. In recent weeks, I signed 35 such orders, and I believe that the new Interior Minister, Yariv Levin, will approve these requests. Expelling terrorists’ families, together with tough measures in the prisons, along with the efforts of the Shin Bet, the IDF, the police, the IPS, and the weapons reform — this is the way forward. I say again: go and arm yourselves.”
(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
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Minister Ben Gvir is correct – THIS is an act of heroism by the Chareidi individuals who took proper action to defend their fellow Jews. They did not go run to the Beis Midrash to open a Gemara so that the terrorists would stop shooting – they took direct action to resolve the issue.
Why is it that Chareidi leaders are unable to see that there’s a time for learning and a time for action? Koheles says it best – “Lakol Zman” – and doing something that is inherently good at the wrong time can be not only unhelpful, but actively damaging.
an Israeli Yid