Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sparked controversy this morning due to his election campaign materials. The materials claimed that the October 7th attacks would not have occurred if he had been Minister of Defense. Ben-Gvir is now responding to the ensuing uproar for the first time. The campaign slogans have drawn strong criticism from political opponents and families of victims. Details of Ben-Gvir’s response are emerging, and promise further debate during the election period. This incident highlights the sensitivity surrounding the October 7th attacks and their use in political campaigning within Israel. The controversy centers on the implications of attributing blame and speculating on alternative scenarios.