Israeli minister Ben-Gvir proposes killing '30 to 40' Palestinians nightly

Itamar Ben-Gvir, the National Security Minister of Israel, made controversial statements during an interview on the podcast of Rom Braslavski, a former Hamas hostage. Ben-Gvir proposed that the Israeli army should carry out 'targeted eliminations' by killing between 30 to 40 Palestinians every night in the Gaza Strip.

According to Ben-Gvir, there are citizens in Gaza who 'do not deserve to live' and who 'are not even people.' These remarks have been reported by various media outlets, including Al Jazeera and 20minutos, among which Ben-Gvir appears to have emphasized the necessity of such actions.

Additionally, the minister argued that Israel should intensify its military occupation in Gaza and build Jewish settlements in the territory, reinforcing his extreme positions and the current context of Israeli policy.

Ben-Gvir is a prominent figure of the Israeli far-right and plays a significant role in the government coalition led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. These statements have generated mixed reactions, being seen by many as an escalation in military rhetoric against the Palestinians.

Ben-Gvir's aggressive approach to the conflicts in Gaza has raised concerns both nationally and internationally, especially among critics who view his proposals as a setback for peace in the region.

The confirmation of Ben-Gvir's statements and their implications for Israel's security policy and military operations are still being debated, with some analysts warning of the consequences such rhetoric could have on the already tense conflict dynamics between Israelis and Palestinians.