Itamar Ben-Gvir Calls for Israeli Forces to Kill 30 to 40 Palestinians in Gaza Nightly
Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for Israeli forces to kill “30 or 40” Palestinians in Gaza every night, including people beyond those posing an immediate threat.
Ben-Gvir made the remarks while speaking to Rom Braslavski, a former Israeli captive held in Gaza during Israel’s war on the territory following the Hamas-led attacks of October 2023. The comments appeared in a podcast episode that surfaced on Sunday and was widely circulated by Palestinian media.
As a member of Israel’s security cabinet, Ben-Gvir plays a role in shaping the country’s wartime policies. His comments have drawn attention because they explicitly advocate a sustained pattern of lethal force against Palestinians in Gaza.
