Israeli security minister Ben‑Gvir calls for nightly killing of 30‑40 Palestinians in Gaza

In a recorded interview released this week, Israel’s far‑right National Security Minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir called for policies that would encourage the mass emigration of residents from the Gaza Strip, stating that he considers the territory to be “entirely Israeli.” The interview, conducted by a local news outlet, featured the minister outlining a vision in which the population of Gaza would be relocated, a stance that aligns with his broader political platform advocating for the full integration of the area under Israeli sovereignty.

The remarks have drawn swift condemnation from Palestinian authorities, human‑rights organizations and several foreign governments, which describe the proposal as a violation of international law and an attempt to alter the demographic composition of the enclave. Israeli officials from other ministries have not publicly endorsed the suggestion, and the Israeli Foreign Ministry indicated that any future policy regarding Gaza would be subject to “legal and diplomatic considerations.” The interview adds to ongoing debate over Israel’s long‑term strategy for Gaza, a region that has been under blockade since 2007 and remains a focal point of the Israeli‑Palestinian conflict.