Bennett Responds to Jordanian Incitement of Arab Violence

Hana Levi Julian18 Nisan 5782 – April 18, 2022

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Prime Minister Naftali Bennett responds to Jordanian incitement to further Arab violence on the Temple Mount and in Jerusalem, April 18, 2022

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said in a statement Monday night that he views with “utmost severity” Jordanian incitement of continued Arab attacks on Israelis.

PM Bennett: “I view with utmost severity the remarks accusing Israel of the violence directed against us, and there are those who are encouraging rock-throwing and the use of violence against the citizens of the State of Israel. pic.twitter.com/g4BwYWluUQ

— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) April 18, 2022

“I view with utmost severity the remarks accusing Israel of the violence directed against us,” Bennett said, adding that “there are those who are encouraging rock-throwing and the use of violence against the citizens of the State of Israel” — a direct reference to the Jordanian government.

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