Israeli National Security Minister Suggests Nightly Killings in Gaza
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir publicly stated his support for killing "30 to 40" people in Gaza nightly, during a conversation on a former hostage's podcast. Ben-Gvir, a prominent figure in Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition, also advocated for the…
Houston, TX, August 16, 2026 —
Jerusalem, Israel – Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has publicly expressed support for nightly killings of Palestinians in Gaza, suggesting a figure of “30 to 40” individuals per night. These statements were made during a conversation on a podcast hosted by a former hostage.
Ben-Gvir, a significant figure within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government, also reportedly advocated for the mass emigration of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. He further proposed that Israelis should resettle the area.
The remarks come at a time when international discussions regarding a potential ceasefire in the ongoing conflict are active. Additionally, there are ongoing proposals for Hamas to surrender its weapons.
The specific context of the podcast conversation and the exact timeline of Ben-Gvir’s statements were not further detailed in the provided summary. No further immediate response or action from the Prime Minister’s office or other governmental bodies regarding these specific remarks was mentioned.
Story summarized from the original created by Julia Frankel, Associated Press on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
