Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir just posted that if his son were LGBT, he'd hug him, and that LGBT people are his brothers and he represents all Israelis. This is the same Ben-Gvir who served in the Israeli military's most extreme unit and leads a far-right coalition party. He's a longtime opponent of LGBTQ rights and civil rights generally. The sudden declaration of love for LGBT people reads like a carefully timed PR move to soften his image while his government continues its military operations. Empty words from someone in a position to actually protect vulnerable populations but chooses not to.