Israel's Ben-Gvir calls for killing '30 to 40' Gazans each night

Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has suggested the killing of 30 to 40 Gazans each night and called for the mass emigration of Palestinians from the war-torn territory. These remarks were made during an interview with former hostage ROM Braslavski on a podcast, which aired on Sunday. The minister also criticized the recent decrease in Israeli military strikes in Gaza, stating that targeted assassinations should occur every night, targeting not only those posing an immediate threat but also individuals he deemed unworthy of life.

Ben-Gvir, a member of Israel's security cabinet, has been a prominent figure in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, known for his provocative actions such as praying at the sensitive Al Aqsa compound in Jerusalem. In May, he faced criticism from his own government and the international community for taunting detainees from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.

During the podcast, Ben-Gvir further proposed encouraging Palestinians to leave Gaza and suggested establishing Israeli settlements throughout the territory, stating that Palestinians should be sent to other countries while terrorists should be killed. These statements emerge as Israel has scaled back its attacks since a truce agreement last October and as US President Donald Trump attempts to negotiate a broader ceasefire plan.

Israeli military strikes continue, targeting Hamas militants, while Gaza's Health Ministry reports over 1,250 deaths since the ceasefire began. Ben-Gvir's comments have reignited discussions about his advocacy for the forced displacement of Palestinians and Israeli settlements in Gaza, positions that have previously sparked international condemnation.