In a recent radio interview, Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, a member of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, has stirred controversy by suggesting that using a “nuclear bomb” is a potential option for Israel in its ongoing conflict with Gaza. The comments have raised concerns and prompted reactions from various quarters.
Eliyahu’s statement has shocked many, as it presents an extreme escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. The minister’s remarks were widely reported by the daily Times of Israel and have ignited a firestorm of debate and condemnation.
Furthermore, in the same interview, Eliyahu expressed strong objections to providing humanitarian aid to Gaza, comparing it to giving aid to Nazis and asserting that there are no “uninvolved civilians” in Gaza. These remarks have been seen as deeply troubling, raising concerns about the humanitarian consequences of such a stance.
The minister’s comments also took a harsh tone towards the Palestinian population, suggesting they should relocate to Ireland or deserts and making inflammatory remarks about those who support or display Palestinian and Hamas flags. These statements have only added to the controversy surrounding Eliyahu’s views on the ongoing conflict.
He added: “Anyone waving a Palestinian or Hamas flag shouldn’t continue living on the face of the earth”.
