Ben-Eliezer was an aggressive, predatory criminal

Just hours after former Israeli minister of military affairs Binyamin Ben-Eliezer died Sunday night, former ‘justice’ minister Yossi Beilin called him “aggressive, predatory,” and “criminal.”

Speaking to Channel 1 Sunday night, Beilin sparked controversy when he offered a highly critical description of the former Labor leader, describing him as a “predatory” politician.

“He was the kind of [politician] that makes people say they don’t like politics,” added Beilin.

“He had no ideological spine”.

Despite criticism of his statement, on Monday Beilin expressed no remorse for his comments or their timing, saying in an Army Radio interview that he had nothing to apologize for.

“What should I apologize for? His criminality? His predatory [behavior]? I guess politeness and etiquette aren’t my strong suit.”