Israel’s Ben-Gvir urges killing PA officials if UN backs Palestinian state
Summary
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir suggested assassinating Palestinian Authority officials if the United Nations supports a Palestinian state through a vote. The UN Security Council was set to vote on a resolution by President Trump’s administration to support a ceasefire in Gaza and encourage Palestinian self-determination. Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, oppose the idea of a Palestinian state, with Ben-Gvir making strong statements against Palestinian identity.Key Facts
- Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s National Security Minister, proposed assassinating PA officials if the UN pushes for Palestinian statehood.
- Ben-Gvir made these remarks at an Otzma Yehudit party meeting, calling PA officials “terrorists.”
- The UN Security Council was planning to vote on a resolution supporting a Gaza ceasefire and Palestinian self-determination, as proposed by President Trump’s administration.
- Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, strongly oppose a Palestinian state.
- Ben-Gvir claimed that Palestinians do not exist as a people, referring to them as immigrants from Arab countries.
- Some Israeli officials support annexing Palestinian territories instead of allowing a Palestinian state.
- The US proposal includes the Palestinian Authority’s role in Gaza governance but requires reforms.
- Palestinian factions in Gaza criticized the UN resolution, viewing it as foreign control over Palestinian affairs.
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