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Ben-Gvir calls for killing of '30 to 40' Palestinians in Gaza nightly in taped interview with former hostage
Euronews.com • • world
Key Points:
- Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir publicly called for killing “30 to 40” people in Gaza each night, criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent reduction of strikes in the area.
- Ben-Gvir described many Palestinians in Gaza as "not worthy of life," statements that echo previous controversial remarks condemned internationally and cited as evidence of genocidal intent by some parties.
- Although Ben-Gvir does not control the military and cannot order strikes, he oversees Israel’s prisons and police, including facilities holding thousands of Palestinians, and has been banned from multiple countries due to his extremist views.
- The comments come amid a surge in popularity for far-right figures like Ben-Gvir ahead of Israel’s October 27 elections, reflecting a hardline stance following Hamas’ October 7 attack.
- Ben-Gvir also advocated for the mass emigration of Palestinians from Gaza and resettlement by Israel, a proposal international legal experts warn could constitute ethnic cleansing.
