The statement “An atomic bomb could be dropped on Gaza” caused a crisis in Israel

The statement by far-right Israeli Heritage Minister Amihai Eliyahu that dropping a nuclear bomb on the blockaded Gaza Strip was one of the possibilities sparked a crisis within Israel.

Eliyahu made outrageous comments toward Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on a radio program he attended. Eliyahu, who is part of the coalition government of the Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) party, which is noted for its hostility toward Palestine and far-right views, said Palestinians living in Gaza should go to Ireland or the desert.

Following the reactions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to ban Eliyahu from attending government meetings. Netanyahu did not respond to questions about whether he would dismiss the far-right minister.

Following the reactions, Eliyahu stepped back and stated that his statement was “metaphorical.”

THE REACTIONS ARE GROWING

Meanwhile, families of Israeli prisoners in Gaza also reacted to Eliyahu’s statement.

In their written statement, the families of the Israeli prisoners described Eliyahu’s words as “shocking.” “We call on the Prime Minister to take immediate action against ministers who want to harm the captives and missing persons,” the statement said, adding: “The minister who called for the murder of all captives and missing persons must pay the price for this today.” . Hamas is concerned about the possibility of dropping a nuclear bomb on Gaza, which is under blockade. It assessed the statement by far-right Israeli Heritage Minister Amihai Eliyahu as “a reflection of the Israeli government’s terrorism.”

Hamas spokesman Hazim Kasım said: “These statements reflect the terror implemented by the fascist Israeli government and reveal the extent of the genocide against Gaza.” (AGENCIES)