Israel's Ben-Gvir calls for killing of '30 to 40' Gazans each night
Israel's far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has called for the killing of 30 to 40 residents of Gaza each night and advocated mass Palestinian emigration from the war-ravaged territory. Mr Ben-Gvir made the remarks to former Israeli hostage ROM Braslavski – who was captured during the October 7 attacks and held by Hamas in Gaza – in a podcast broadcast on Sunday. The minister…
Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has proposed the killing of 30 to 40 Gazan residents nightly and promoted the mass emigration of Palestinians from the region. During a podcast with former hostage ROM Braslavski, Ben-Gvir expressed disagreement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the recent decrease in military strikes against Gaza.
The minister advocated for "targeted assassinations" in Gaza, claiming that "people there who are not worthy of life" should not exist. Ben-Gvir has been a prominent figure in Netanyahu's government, known for provocative actions such as praying at the contested Al Aqsa compound in Jerusalem. In May, he faced backlash from both his government and the international community after criticizing Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotillas.
The podcast also saw Ben-Gvir suggest encouraging Palestinians to leave Gaza and establishing Israeli settlements within the territory. He emphasized that Gaza should be considered Israeli land, advocating for settlements across the region and condemning Palestinians as terrorists who should be killed rather than allowed to flee.
These comments come amidst Israel's reduced military operations following a truce in October and US President Donald Trump's efforts to advance a comprehensive ceasefire plan. Despite the ceasefire, Israel's military continues striking Hamas militants, resulting in over 1,250 casualties in Gaza. Ben-Gvir's remarks have reignited discussions about his advocacy for Palestinian displacement and Israeli settlements in Gaza, a stance that has previously faced international condemnation.
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