# Controversy over Itamar Ben-Gvir Gaza comments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/controversy-over-itamar-ben-gvir-gaza-comments
> Updated: 2026-08-18T09:22:11.000Z. Sources: 155. Developments: 2.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has drawn intense international condemnation following remarks made during a podcast interview. Ben-Gvir called for the nightly execution of 30 to 40 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, stating that targets should not be limited to those posing an immediate threat. He further dehumanized residents of Gaza, claiming some are “not worthy of life and are not even human,” while advocating for mass Palestinian emigration to facilitate Israeli settlement throughout the territory.

In response to these statements, German political leaders have expressed outrage. Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil described the remarks as “inhumane” and stated the Federal Government cannot accept them. Various German officials, including Green Party leader Franziska Brantner and CDU politician Jürgen Hardt, have called for EU-level sanctions or entry bans against Ben-Gvir. Other international reactions included condemnation from Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi and criticism from Jewish community leaders in Austria.

## Claims

- Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for nightly targeted killings of 30 to 40 people in Gaza. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil described Ben-Gvir's comments as 'inhumane' and unacceptable. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Klingbeil called for the examination of sanctions against Ben-Gvir at the European Union level. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- CDU politician Jürgen Hardt advocated for EU sanctions against Ben-Gvir. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Green Party leader Franziska Brantner demanded an entry ban for Ben-Gvir in Germany. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Itamar Ben-Gvir sparks outrage with calls for targeted killings in Gaza

Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir faces international backlash and calls for EU sanctions after suggesting nightly targeted killings of 30 to 40 people in Gaza.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hessen-bans-association-palstina-e-v-over-extremism

### 2026-08-15: Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for nightly killings in Gaza

Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for the nightly killing of 30-40 Palestinians in Gaza and advocated for mass emigration and Israeli settlement expansion, drawing international condemnation.

150 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rom-braslavski-asks-itamar-ben-gvir-to-allow-him-to-execute-terrorists

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