Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir was slightly injured today (Friday) in a car accident in Ramla. Ben Gabir arrived at the scene of the attack in the city, where an 18-year-old woman was seriously injured. He gave an interview to the media, left the scene – and was injured in a car accident. In the documentation of the accident, the minister’s vehicle, apparently running a red light, was hit by another vehicle and overturned. MDA teams evacuated the minister and four other citizens to Assaf Harofeh Hospital.
The Office of the Minister of National Security updated the minister’s condition. “During the trip from the scene of the attack in Ramla, the vehicle of the Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir was involved in a traffic accident,” the bureau said in a statement. “Minister Ben Gabir feels good, in recognition, and turns to continue receiving medical treatment.” In addition to Ben Gabir, the minister’s daughter, the minister’s driver, one of his security guards and the driver of the other vehicle involved in the accident were evacuated from the scene for medical treatment.
Ben Gabir’s car overturned at the scene Photography: According to Section 27 A
E., the 23-year-old, who was driving the vehicle that was involved in the accident with Ben Gabir, told N12: “I passed through a full green light and the minister’s entourage ran into me with a red light. I am in pain. I flew from the force of the accident. I suffer from neck pain with fear of broken ribs , should soon undergo a series of medical tests and photographs.”
E’s car after the accident
Lawyer Rafat Asadi, who accompanies A., said: “My client passed through a complete green. Ben Gvir’s convoy blocked his path and entered the intersection without obeying a red light and you can clearly see this in the video published by the media.” E. has not yet given evidence to the police.
E. after the accident with Minister Ben Gabir’s convoy
The traffic examiners of the Central District have started investigating the circumstances of the accident. According to an eyewitness, the minister’s vehicle ran a red light. A police source told N12: According to the analysis of the findings, the minister’s convoy ran a red light, the driver will be questioned with a warning.
Police Commissioner, Senior Superintendent Yaakov Shabtai, updated the scene of the incident: “The injured have been evacuated from the scene. The traffic examiners of the district are examining the place and we will examine the circumstances of the case. It is too early to say what happened and what the circumstances are. Everything will be examined and we will investigate the incident.”
Zaki Heller, MDA spokesman, told News 12: “There are four injured from the accident. Their condition is mild to moderate. All of them are fully conscious with dry bruises and they were evacuated to the hospital.” From a preliminary examination at Assaf Harofeh Hospital, it emerged that Ben Gvir is suffering from minor injuries to his upper body, possible crises, so he will remain under observation at night.
Minister Ben Gabir’s car after the accident Photo: News 12 Attorney Rafat Asadi | Photo: Courtesy of the photographer
In recent months, reports of traffic violations committed by the minister’s vehicle have multiplied. Last September, the Israel Broadcasting Corporation revealed the traffic offense sheet of Minister Ben Gabir here. According to the publication, in 78 documented cases, Ben Gvir was busy on the phone, drove through a red light and at an excessive speed or drove without a valid license. In addition, he was caught about 20 times driving without a seat belt.
In August, the minister’s vehicle was involved in another traffic accident, when it went through a red light in Jerusalem. Ben Gabir was apparently not on an operational trip in that incident, but on his way to an interview. In the same accident, a private vehicle was damaged and there were no injuries.
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