Israeli minister: October 7 attack imposed a heavy cost on Israel

Pars Today – Bezalel Smotrich, the finance minister of the Israeli regime, admitted that Hamas’s October 7 attack has exacted a heavy price on Israel, while making no mention of the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Bezalel Smotrich said on Tuesday night that the attack carried out by Hamas on October 7 against Israel was “painful and costly” and must be investigated and those responsible held to account. He added that the war is not yet over and that while some call for withdrawal, there is a risk that the war’s gains could be lost for generations.

Smotrich added that Israel faces a decisive crossroads: “Should we surrender to our enemies in Gaza, allow them to remain on our borders, and let them prepare for the next attack?” He also said that Israel should not again place its trust in “worthless political agreements and hollow assurances.” / IRNA