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Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sparked global outrage after suggesting Israel should kill 30-40 people in Gaza every night, calling some residents “not worthy of life” — remarks made during a podcast with a former hostage and amplified by Palestinian media. Though he doesn’t lead military operations, Ben-Gvir wields major influence over police and prisons, with past policies like cutting food rations for Palestinian detainees drawing legal backlash. His comments come amid rising political tension ahead of October 27 elections, highlighting the growing power of far-right voices in Israel. He also pushed for mass Palestinian expulsion and Israeli resettlement of Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel’s military strike authority has been narrowed to the army chief, angering right-wing lawmakers. As ceasefire talks stall and reconstruction plans remain murky, international pressure mounts over whether these statements signal genocidal intent.

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