Israel's Ben Gvir advocates killing '30 to 40' people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage
- Posted on August 16, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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An extremist member of the Israeli parliament within Netanyahu's governing coalition has made controversial statements advocating for increased military operations in Gaza, suggesting nightly casualty targets. These remarks were disclosed during a conversation with a former hostage and have ignited significant debate about military strategy and humanitarian concerns. The comments reflect deep divisions within Israeli society regarding the appropriate scale and scope of military actions in the Palestinian territory.
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