Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for Israeli forces to kill dozens of Palestinians nightly in Gaza, expanding beyond immediate threats, during a podcast with a former hostage. His remarks, which also advocated for permanent Palestinian displacement and settlements, have drawn international concern over potential ethnic cleansing.

Aug 17, 2026

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Israeli Forces Kill at Least 8 Palestinians; Netanyahu Claims Control of 60% of Gaza

Israeli airstrikes and artillery killed at least eight Palestinians in Gaza over the past 24 hours, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared his forces now control 60% of the enclave. The conflict, now in its seventh month, has intensified with battles focused on northern and central Gaza, while humanitarian conditions worsen.

May 18, 2026