Israel’s Ben Gvir advocates killing ’30 to 40′ people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage
JERUSALEM (AP) — An extremist Israeli lawmaker in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition publicly advocated for killing “30 to 40” people in Gaza each night, comments that surfaced Sunday and were quickly shared by Palestinian media.
Israeli politician and Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir stirred controversy while discussing a former Gaza hostage on his podcast. Addressing the ongoing peace process, Ben-Gvir suggested the assassination of "30 to 40" individuals in Gaza each night. The statement, made in response to a perceived drawdown of Israeli strikes in Gaza, quickly gained traction in Palestinian media.
Ben-Gvir, who oversees Israel's police force and prisons, opposes the diminishing military presence in Gaza. He advocates for mass emigration of Palestinians from Gaza and resettlement of the territory by Israel, a proposal condemned as ethnic cleansing by international lawyers. This stance marks a surge in the popularity of far-right ideologies in the leadup to Israel's upcoming elections.
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