Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir Injured in Traffic Accident

Minister Involved in Car Accident After Attending Stabbing Incident Site

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, a prominent far-right figure, was involved in a significant traffic accident which resulted in three people sustaining minor injuries. The incident occurred shortly after the minister visited the site of a stabbing attack in the suburbs of Tel Aviv. It remains unclear if Minister Ben Gvir was among those injured.

Stabbing Attack in Ramla Leaves One Seriously Injured

Earlier on the same day, an 18-year-old woman was seriously wounded in a stabbing attack in Ramla, a town located about twenty kilometers southeast of Tel Aviv. The assailant was subsequently shot dead by an armed civilian. The Israeli police and Maguen David Adom (MDA) rescue services responded to the incident, providing immediate medical attention to the victim and declaring the attacker neutralized at the scene.

Minister Praises Relaxed Gun Laws Amid Recent Violence

At the scene of the stabbing, Minister Ben Gvir highlighted the recent changes in regulations that expedite the process for Israeli citizens to carry weapons. He linked these changes to the broader context of ongoing violence, referencing a severe attack by Hamas on October 7, which led to significant casualties.

Details of the Traffic Accident

Following his visit to the attack site, Minister Ben Gvir's vehicle was involved in a collision with another car, leading to the car flipping over. The accident, captured in images circulated by Israeli media, shows the minister's black car overturned near a severely damaged white car. Police and emergency services were quick to respond, and the investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Background of Rising Tensions and Violence

The stabbing and subsequent accident occur against a backdrop of escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, marked by frequent attacks and a high death toll on both sides. The Israeli government has vowed a strong response to Hamas's actions, aiming to dismantle the group's control in Gaza.