The Guardian/Reuters: Israeli government approves far-right minister’s proposal of national guard
Itamar Ben-Gvir says force will focus on Arab unrest as police chief voices concerns and opposition figures denounce it as ‘militia’
Israel’s government has authorised the establishment of a national guard proposed by the far-right security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who said it would focus on Arab unrest, as political rivals accused him of setting up a sectarian “militia”.
The previous government had begun moves to set up an auxiliary police force to tackle internal political violence after pro-Palestinian protests in mixed Jewish-Arab areas during the Israel-Gaza conflict in May 2021. However, that government ended before the force was finalised.
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WNU Editor: Not everyone is on board .... Police chief, attorney general sound alarm against forming Ben Gvir’s national guard (Times of Israel).
The Israeli Government Approves The Establishment Of A National Guard
Ben-Gvir's National Guard proposal approved by Israeli government -- Jerusalem Post
Israel advances national guard force for right-wing minister -- AP
Ministers approve Ben Gvir-led national guard, major budget cuts to fund it -- The Times of Israel
Israel approves 'national guard' sought by far-right security minister -- Middle East Eye
Israeli cabinet approves Ben-Gvir’s ‘national guard’ plan -- Al Jazeera
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There's the nasty "far right" guy again. They keep popping up everywhere, while the "far left" has disappeared from the pages of far left "news" rags. This particular "far right" guy wants to establish a national guard. Oh, the shame of it! Nasty, nasty far right guy.
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