Israeli Minister for Social Equality and the Advancement of Women, May Golan, appeared in a heated exchange with British broadcaster Piers Morgan on Tuesday, strongly defending both her country’s military efforts in Gaza and her own widely debated past statements.
Addressing the issue of how Palestinian children are raised, Golan accused Gaza’s society of inciting hatred from an early age. “The fact is that we have children in Gaza today that are being raised on Mein Kampf. They are being raised [to kill] Jews from the second they are born. This is what they say. And you know what? If you don’t believe me, you can talk with the hostages that came back from captivity,” she said.
Morgan challenged Golan over a series of incendiary remarks she’s made in the past. He referenced her words at an October 24 rally where she is reported to have called for “another Nakba.” He also brought up her February 2024 declaration: “I’m personally proud of the ruins of Gaza and that every baby, even 80 years from now, will tell their grandchildren what the Jews did.” Additionally, he mentioned her December 2023 comment: “I don’t care about Gaza. I literally don’t care at all.”
When asked about her ideological association with figures such as Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir, Golan stood her ground, firmly affirming her political stance. “I’m a right winger as well. I’m a right winger as well. Absolutely,” she confirmed. However, she clarified her position, adding, “That doesn’t mean I take any pleasure, any pleasure of an innocent Arab man or woman or child in Gaza suffering. But the fact is that you, for some reason, refuse to acknowledge is that Hamas is using them as human shields all the time.”
The interview also addressed accusations about the situation on the ground in Gaza. Morgan alleged that Israel had implemented a “three-month blockade of food” and was actively obstructing humanitarian supplies. Golan rejected the claim without hesitation, saying, “We do not. That’s a lie. That’s a complete lie.”
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{Matzav.com}