Israeli minister calls for killing ’30 to 40′ Palestinians in Gaza nightly
Summary
Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said Israeli forces should kill 30 to 40 people in Gaza every night, targeting more than just active threats. His comments came during a podcast and align with his history of advocating harsh measures against Palestinians amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.Key Facts
- Itamar Ben-Gvir is Israel’s far-right national security minister and part of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government.
- Ben-Gvir called for killing 30 to 40 Palestinians in Gaza each night, going beyond those who pose immediate danger.
- He supports using the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks under Israeli military courts.
- Ben-Gvir wants Palestinians to leave Gaza permanently and has expressed claims over all of Gaza.
- Israeli strikes have killed over 1,250 people in Gaza since the current ceasefire began in October 2023.
- Ben-Gvir belongs to a far-right movement and has been sanctioned by the UK and some EU countries.
- Despite international criticism, his policies and rhetoric have not changed.
- He is part of Israel’s security cabinet but does not have direct control of the military.
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