‘Islamo-Nazis’ in Gaza must go: “Israeli” politician echoes Hitler sentiments

Palestine

Published: 2024-06-17 11:25

Last Updated: 2024-06-26 12:46


Far-right Israeli Occupation politician Moshe Feiglin
Far-right Israeli Occupation politician Moshe Feiglin

Far-right Israeli Occupation politician Moshe Feiglin quoted Adolf Hitler while advocating for the expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza, branding them as "Islamo-Nazis."


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The controversial remarks were made during a panel discussion on Channel 12, where Feiglin, a former Likud lawmaker and now leader of the far-right Zehut party, called for the resettlement of Gaza and proposed transforming the Palestinian territory into what he termed a "Hebrew Gaza."

"We are not guests in our country, this is our country, all of it," Feiglin asserted in the televised segment, which quickly circulated on “Israeli” social media. "As Hitler said, 'I cannot live if one Jew is left,' we can't live here if one 'Islamo-Nazi' remains in Gaza."

Feiglin, who represented Likud from 2013 to 2015 before forming his own party, has been an outspoken critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza issue. He recently announced his intention to challenge Netanyahu in upcoming elections, citing what he perceives as failures in Gaza policy.

His rhetoric, however, has drawn sharp rebukes both domestically and internationally. Critics have denounced his inflammatory language, drawing parallels to historical genocidal rhetoric and its dangerous implications.

Earlier this year, Feiglin made headlines when he participated in a far-right rally advocating for the deportation of Palestinians from Gaza, emphasizing his belief that “Israel's” engagement in Gaza is not merely defensive but a "war of liberation."

Feiglin's views are not isolated. Itamar Ben-Gvir, “Israel's” National Security Minister from the far-right, has similarly called for the expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza, arguing that resettling Jewish settlements in the region is the only viable solution to the ongoing war.


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Meanwhile, Palestinian officials and human rights organizations have condemned Feiglin's remarks as incendiary and dangerous, arguing that such rhetoric undermines efforts toward peace and coexistence in the region.