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Ben-Gvir Calls for Killing 30-40 Gaza Residents Nightly

8/16/2026

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Israel's Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir called for killing 30-40 Gaza residents each night, saying the victims need not pose an immediate threat and should not live.
He said he sees all of Gaza as his and urged mass Palestinian emigration and settlement expansion.
International lawyers say the plan could amount to ethnic cleansing and have sent remarks to the UN Court of Justice as evidence of genocidal intent.

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Israel's Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir called for killing 30-40 Gaza residents each night, saying the victims need not pose an immediate threat and should not live.
He said he sees all of Gaza as his and urged mass Palestinian emigration and settlement expansion.
International lawyers say the plan could amount to ethnic cleansing and have sent remarks to the UN Court of Justice as evidence of genocidal intent.