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Smotrich faces backlash for saying Abbas-backed government is worse than Oct. 7
source: Naftali Bennett and other Israeli opposition figures/commentators -> target: Bezalel Smotrich
On 2026-05-05, Israeli opposition figures, commentators, and other critics denounced Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich after he said in a 103 FM interview that a government with Mansour Abbas would be 'worse than the Oct. 7, 2023 events.' The backlash was reported from Jerusalem and centered on his remarks about Arab parties in coalition politics.
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