7 rightist Israeli gov’t ministers unite against Palestinian prisoners’ release after 2 IDF soldiers were murdered.
Ministers write PM: ‘Convene cabinet as soon as possible’
By Moran Azulay
Though the chief of staff deemed it a “tragic coincidence,” right-wing ministers believe the murder of Sergeant Tomer Hazan and the shooting of Staff Sergeant Gal Kobi in Hebron prove the failure of the prisoner release for resumed peace talks equation.
Minister Bennett at Kobi’s funeral – Photo: Avishag Shaar-Yeshuv
In an unusual joint action, seven ministers addressed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a letter and demanded of him to convene the cabinet for a renewed debate over further releases of Palestinian prisoners. Continue Reading »
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