Israeli National Security Minister Calls for Nightly Killings in Gaza, Mass Emigration
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir publicly advocated for killing "30 to 40" people in Gaza nightly, a statement made during a podcast with a former hostage. Ben-Gvir criticized the current drawdown of Israeli strikes in Gaza and also called…
Detroit, MI, August 16, 2026 —
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has publicly called for the nightly killing of “30 to 40” people in Gaza. The remarks were made during a podcast appearance alongside a former hostage.
Ben-Gvir also expressed criticism regarding the current level of Israeli strikes in Gaza, describing it as a “drawdown.” In addition to his calls for increased military action, he advocated for the mass emigration of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. Ben-Gvir suggested that following such an emigration, the territory should be resettled by Israelis.
These statements emerge at a time when discussions concerning a potential ceasefire and a hostage deal are reportedly underway. Ben-Gvir’s comments also highlight the increasing visibility of his far-right political stances within the Israeli political landscape.
The specific context for the podcast and the identity of the former hostage were not provided in the summary. Further details regarding the timeline of these remarks and any official responses were also not available.
Story summarized from the original created by Julia Frankel, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
