JERUSALEM — Ben-Gvir made the statement while speaking to former Gaza-held hostage Rom Braslavski on Braslavski’s podcast. He stated, "taking down 30 to 40 every night." Ben-Gvir added, "Not just those who pose an immediate threat — there are people there who are not worthy of life. They shouldn’t live. They’re not even people."

The minister outlined a vision for the future of the territory, stating, "I see all of Gaza as ours." He said, "Settlements not just in Gush Katif but throughout Gaza, encouraging as much emigration as possible, sending them to their countries, and for the terrorists, no emigration, nothing, just to kill them one by one." Ben-Gvir advocated for mass emigration of Palestinians from Gaza and resettlement of Gaza by Israel.

During the discussion, Ben-Gvir criticized Israel’s recent drawdown of strikes in Gaza. He stated, "It’s no secret, I disagree with the prime minister." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel will not retreat from any of its positions in Gaza until Hamas has been completely disarmed. Ben-Gvir is a member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition.

Ben-Gvir oversees Israel’s police force and prisons, but he does not have power over Israel’s military and cannot order strikes on Gaza. Israeli media reported that the authority for carrying out strikes has been limited to the army’s chief of staff. Thousands of Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank are incarcerated in Israel’s prisons. Israel’s top court ruled in 2025 that the prison service under Ben-Gvir was depriving Palestinians of a minimum subsistence diet.

Over 1,250 people have been killed in Gaza since an October truce deal came into effect, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Hamas militants killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostage in the Oct. 7, 2023 attack.

Similar statements by Ben-Gvir and other Israeli officials have been presented to the UN’s world court as evidence of genocidal intent. Israel denies it has committed genocide in Gaza.

Why It Matters

Ben-Gvir’s advocacy for mass emigration and resettlement aligns with previous positions he has held. In January 2024, Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir advocated for the 'voluntary' transfer of Gazans and resettle Gaza, which was widely condemned. These statements occur as Israeli elections are scheduled for Oct. 27, 2026.

The Gaza Strip is self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel. Israel withdrew from the Gaza Strip twenty years ago, dismantling 21 Jewish settlements known as Gush Katif. The region remains a focal point of conflict, with recent military actions extending beyond its borders.

Timeline

Israel withdrew from the Gaza Strip twenty years ago, dismantling 21 Jewish settlements known as Gush Katif. Hamas militants killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostage in the Oct. 7, 2023 attack.

Israel’s top court ruled in 2025 that the prison service under Ben-Gvir was depriving Palestinians of a minimum subsistence diet. The comments surfaced on Sunday and were shared by Palestinian media. Israeli elections are scheduled for Oct. 27, 2026.

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How Sources Differ

There is a difference in the details regarding Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir's advocacy. Itamar Ben-Gvir: Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir advocated for targeted assassinations in Gaza, stating "taking down 30 to 40 every night." desk_web: In January 2024, Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir advocated for the 'voluntary' transfer of Gazans and resettle Gaza, which was widely condemned.