The left-wing organization 'Tag Meir' has launched a mass mobilization campaign to fund a legal battle to block the expected appointment of MK Itamar Ben-Gvir as National Security Minister. Tag Meir is an umbrella organization comprising a coalition of 48 organizations and institutions with the stated goal of fighting those they refer to as extremist right-wing settlers.
In an email sent by the organization to its supporters, the organizers write: "In these days the darkest, most dangerous, and racist government in the country's history is being established. In the coming week, the swearing-in of the ministers of the Jewish Racism Party is expected to take place -- we must get down from the podium and protest! This poses an existential danger to the State of Israel."
They add that "Itamar Ben-Gvir, who was convicted of supporting a terrorist organization and inciting racism, is expected to be appointed to the position of National Security Minister of the State of Israel with the powers of High Commissioner."
They further state: "We are increasing the pace of the fight! The day after he is sworn into the government, we will arrive at the Ministry in Jerusalem and protest the danger, the shame, and the desecration of G-d's name there. In addition, we will join the petition to the Supreme Court that will seek to prevent the delusory appointment."
It should be noted that NIS 140,502 has already been raised out of a target of NIS 200,000, donated by 795 individuals.
Shai Glick, CEO of the Betsalmo rights organization, responded: "Once again it has become clear that the extreme left does not know how to respect the majority's decision. The majority of Israeli citizens expressed unequivocal support for the right-wing government and the appointment of Ben-Gvir as National Security Minister. MK Itamar Ben-Gvir received the approval of the Election Commission and the approval of the Ombudsperson and the High Court to run for the Knesset. I am sure that this petition will also be rejected, and I hope that the Supreme Court will even impose high legal costs on them for this frivolous measure.
"I call on Tag Meir to focus their attention on what is really important, which is the fight against terrorist acts that are perpetrated every day in the State of Israel against the residents of Judea and Samaria and the citizens of Israel, the fight against Arab crime that just today claimed the life of a two-year-old baby, and Arab incitement," added Glick.