Israel’s Ben-Gvir advocates killing ’30 to 40′ people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage

An Israeli government official made public statements calling for killing dozens of people in Gaza each night. The comments drew attention and criticism. The official is part of Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition government.

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TruthoutLeft· Aug 17, 2026

Ben-Gvir Urges Killing 40 People in Gaza Nightly, Says “They’re Not Even People”

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Israel’s Ben-Gvir advocates killing ’30 to 40′ people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 16, 2026

Israel's Ben Gvir advocates killing '30 to 40' people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 16, 2026

Israel's Ben Gvir advocates killing '30 to 40' people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage

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CBS NewsCenter· Aug 17, 2026

Senior Israeli official calls for killing of "30 to 40" Gazans every night

Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· Aug 17, 2026

Ben-Gvir advocates Gaza killings

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WKBN YoungstownCenter· Aug 17, 2026

Israel's Ben-Gvir advocates killing '30 to 40' people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage

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Israel's Ben-Gvir advocates killing '30 to 40' people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage

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ABC 7 New YorkCenter· Aug 16, 2026

Israel's Ben Gvir advocates killing '30 to 40' people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage

Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· Aug 16, 2026

Israel's Ben Gvir advocates killing '30 to 40' people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage

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Israel’s Ben Gvir advocates killing ’30 to 40′ people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage

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Israel’s Ben Gvir advocates killing ’30 to 40′ people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage

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Israel's Ben Gvir advocates killing '30 to 40' people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage

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Al JazeeraLean Left· Aug 16, 2026

Israeli minister calls for killing ’30 to 40′ Palestinians in Gaza nightly

Al JazeeraLean Left· Aug 16, 2026

Ben-Gvir calls for nightly killings of Palestinians in Gaza

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