What Did Israeli Lawmaker Ben-Gvir Say About Gaza? Shocking Comments Emerge!

Controversial Remarks by Israeli Minister

In a recent podcast, Itamar Ben-Gvir, an extremist member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition, made alarming statements advocating for the nightly killing of 30 to 40 individuals in Gaza. This controversial remark surfaced on Sunday and quickly gained traction in Palestinian media.

During a discussion with Rom Braslavski, a former hostage from Gaza, Ben-Gvir expressed his discontent with Israel's recent reduction in military strikes against Gaza following the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.

"I openly disagree with the prime minister," he stated. "I believe we should conduct targeted assassinations in Gaza, eliminating 30 to 40 people each night. It's not just about those who pose an immediate threat; there are individuals there who do not deserve to live. They are not even human beings."

Such statements from Ben-Gvir and other Israeli officials have faced widespread condemnation in the past, with many being presented to international courts as evidence of genocidal intent. Israel, however, denies any allegations of genocide in Gaza.

Interestingly, Israeli domestic media has largely downplayed Ben-Gvir's remarks, reflecting how extremist ideologies are gaining traction ahead of the upcoming elections on October 27.

Since the brutal Hamas attack in 2023, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people and the abduction of 251 hostages, figures like Ben-Gvir have gained popularity among Israelis. Many hostages have reported severe mistreatment, including starvation and abuse.

Although Ben-Gvir lacks direct authority over military operations, he has emerged as a significant figure within Israel's far-right landscape, wielding considerable influence over the country's security apparatus, including the prison system where many Palestinians are held.

He has previously boasted about reducing food rations for Palestinian prisoners, a practice that was deemed unlawful by Israel's top court in 2025.

Following an October truce, Israel had been conducting near-daily strikes in Gaza, resulting in over 1,250 fatalities, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Recently, the military has scaled back its operations, reportedly as a concession to U.S. President Donald Trump after Netanyahu rejected a proposal to advance the truce.

Israeli media reported that the authority to carry out strikes has been restricted to the army's chief of staff, causing frustration among right-wing lawmakers like Ben-Gvir.

In the same podcast, Ben-Gvir also suggested the mass emigration of Palestinians from Gaza, a proposal that international legal experts warn could be interpreted as ethnic cleansing, advocating for the resettlement of Gaza by Israel.

Reflecting on the past, Ben-Gvir stated, "I consider all of Gaza to be ours. We should encourage as much emigration as possible, sending them back to their countries, while ensuring that terrorists are dealt with directly."

Trump's latest proposal involves Hamas gradually relinquishing its weapons while Israeli forces cease their attacks and begin withdrawing from Gaza. Although Hamas has accepted the deal, it has linked the surrender of its heavy weaponry to the establishment of a Palestinian state, a condition that Israel's current government firmly opposes.

Netanyahu has reiterated that Israel will not withdraw from any positions in Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed, leaving other aspects of the ceasefire, including the deployment of international forces and reconstruction efforts, in limbo.