The focus is on Israel's minister: war spirits and controversial visions

The focus is on Israel's minister: war spirits and controversial visions

On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the "World Journal" will present the report "Israel's controversial minister" at 10.30 p.m. on ORF 2. This illuminates the violent criticism of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which was achieved after 15 months of war. In particular, the right-wing extremist ministers of the Netanyahu government, ITAMAR Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, are the focus. Ben-Gvir resigned in protest and announced that he only wanted to return if the military attacks against Hamas are resumed. Smotrich, who describes himself as a fascist, calls for the settlement and annexation of the Gaza Strip. The “World Journal” also shows the growing concerns of many Israelis about the government's course under Netanyahu, as well as the voices of former top politicians who fear a threat to democracy, such as ots.at reported.

The devastating effects of the war in Gaza

In the accompanying documentary "Gaza - Survival in War", which is broadcast at 11:20 p.m., the devastating location in the Gaza Strip is shown after a one -year war. Over 47,000 deaths and more than 100,000 injured witnesses of the terrible extent of the violence caused by the Hamas attack on Israel. The civilian population suffers greatly from the constant bombing of the Israeli army and is forced to constantly leave the region. Most hospitals are no longer operational and the auxiliary deliveries are often attacked. In this chaos, the population is strictly controlled by Hamas, and protests only dare to find ORF.AT determined.

These reports throw a light on the turbulent and dangerous situation in Israel and in the Gaza Strip, where politics and war are increasingly determining people's lives. ORF's documentaries bring important topics to discussion that go far beyond the current conflict.