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'Violent provocateur': Opposition leaders decry MK Sukkot's destruction of West Bank monument

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • MK Zvi Sukkot is accused by opposition leaders of destroying a monument in the West Bank, an act described as a disgrace that harms Israel's security and standing.
  • Opposition figures criticize Prime Minister Netanyahu's government for allowing such actions, warning that it endangers soldiers and Israel's international reputation.
  • Sukkot has threatened legal action against critics, while another MK highlighted the IDF's denial of escort requests for Sukkot's actions due to resource constraints.

Opposition leaders have strongly condemned MK Zvi Sukkot for his alleged destruction of a monument in Kafr Madama, near Nablus. Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot labeled Sukkot a "violent provocateur" whose actions are a "disgrace" to public leadership, arguing that he has deceived the IDF, harmed security, and tarnished Israel's image.

He claims to represent 'religious Zionism' is doing an injustice to an entire sector.

— Gadi EisenkotYashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot condemned MK Tzvi Sukkot's actions.

Eisenkot further criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, stating that by dismantling security and governance systems in Judea and Samaria through coalition agreements, Netanyahu allows "anarchists" like Sukkot to act with impunity. He asserted that such individuals should not hold power.

Naftali Bennett, leader of B'Yachad, accused Netanyahu's government of undermining Israel's security and global standing for the sake of "election videos." He argued that fighting terror requires action, not "pathetic provocations," and suggested that the current government is dragging Israel to an "unprecedented low."

He lied and deceived the IDF and its commanders, harmed security and tarnished the entire State of Israel.

— Gadi EisenkotYashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot described Sukkot's behavior as a disgrace.

Yair Golan, leader of The Democrats, called for Sukkot to be "behind bars and bolts," not in the Knesset. He blamed Sukkot for the IDF's diversion to the West Bank before the October 7 massacre and urged voters to remove "Kahanists and messianists" in the upcoming elections to restore Israel to a "secure, democratic, and sane state."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who dismantled the system that enabled security and governance in Judea and Samaria through a coalition agreement, allows anarchists Zvi Sukkot and his ilk to do whatever they want, endangering security in the settlement and harming Israel's standing in the world.

— Gadi EisenkotEisenkot criticized Netanyahu's government for enabling Sukkot's actions.

Sukkot, in response to the criticism, threatened Golan with a lawsuit if a post calling for his arrest was not removed. MK Gilad Kariv also criticized Sukkot's actions and the IDF's involvement, noting that the military had denied requests for an escort due to a lack of forces.

They must not be allowed to hold the reins of power for another day.

— Gadi EisenkotEisenkot called for Sukkot and similar figures to be removed from power.
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