An Israeli far-right minister has called for the killing of 30 to 40 Palestinians in Gaza each night, according to a recent podcast.
Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for the killing of 30 to 40 Palestinians in Gaza every night, according to a podcast released recently. He made the remarks during a conversation with Rom Braslavski, a former Israeli captive held in Gaza during the 2023 conflict. Ben-Gvir stated that Israeli forces should target individuals beyond those who pose an immediate threat, suggesting that some Palestinians are not worthy of life and should not be allowed to live.
Ben-Gvir, who is part of Israel’s security cabinet and plays a key role in shaping war and security policy, expressed disagreement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to scale back military operations in Gaza. He advocated for renewed targeted assassinations. During the podcast, Braslavski requested the opportunity to personally participate in the execution of Palestinian prisoners under Israel’s new death penalty law, a request Ben-Gvir acknowledged.
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