As Israeli road fatalities near 400 this year, Regev aide appears to laugh off death toll

As the 2025 traffic death toll hit 400, Minister Miri Regev attended Netanyahu’s trial. Her spokesman appeared to make light of the tragedy, sparking a public and media backlash.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev (Likud) speaks at a Knesset event ahead of Independence Day, April 23, 2023.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev (Likud) speaks at a Knesset event ahead of Independence Day, April 23, 2023.

(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST)

ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 14:36

Updated: NOVEMBER 12, 2025 14:37