Israeli Minister Calls for Nightly Killings in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, a key figure in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, made controversial remarks during a podcast hosted by former detainee Rom Braslavsky, suggesting that 30–40 people should be killed each night in Gaza. The comments, which were widely reported by Palestinian media, sparked international condemnation. Ben-Gvir framed the violence as a necessary measure to combat perceived threats, stating that individuals deemed “unworthy of life” should be eliminated. His remarks came amid ongoing tensions following Hamas’s 2023 attack on Israel, which led to a prolonged military campaign in Gaza. Ben-Gvir’s statements reflect his hardline stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict, aligning with the government’s approach to counterterrorism. However, the remarks drew sharp criticism from international human rights organizations and legal experts, who condemned the call for mass killings as a violation of international law. The Israeli government faced pressure to address the comments, with some lawmakers and officials expressing concern over the potential impact on diplomatic relations. The conflict has resulted in significant humanitarian crises, with reports of over 1,250 civilian deaths in Gaza since the October 2023 ceasefire agreement. While Israel claims its operations target Hamas militants, critics argue that the military actions have disproportionately affected civilians. The situation has also intensified debates over the role of the Israeli military and civilian authorities in managing the conflict. Internationally, the call for nightly killings has further strained Israel’s relationships with global powers. The U.S.#benjamin_netanyahu #itamar_ben_gvir #hamas #israeli_minister #rom_braslavsky
Hamas confirms top commander killed in Israeli air strike A Hamas official has confirmed to the BBC that Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, the commander of the group's armed wing, was killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City on Friday. The strike, which targeted a residential building known as Al-Mu'taz, marked another escalation in the ongoing conflict despite a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas that took effect on October 10. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a joint statement accusing Haddad of being responsible for the murder, kidnapping, and injury of thousands of Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers. They described him as "one of the architects of the October 7 massacre," referring to the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, which resulted in over 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages. Eyewitnesses reported that the strike occurred when three missiles were launched simultaneously from two directions, hitting the Al-Mu'taz building and igniting a large fire. Rescue teams faced significant challenges in evacuating the wounded, with one witness describing the removal of a body and several injured individuals from the site. A second air strike, targeting a car believed to be carrying Haddad after he was injured in the initial attack, killed three people. According to local sources, armed Hamas members in civilian clothing evacuated a severely wounded individual through a side entrance and placed him in a vehicle, which was later struck approximately 1.5 kilometers from the apartment block. Israeli officials stated that preliminary evidence suggested Haddad had been successfully targeted.#israeli_prime_minister_benjamin_netanyahu #hamas #israeli_defence_minister_israel_katz #al_mu_taz #gaza_city
Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York City Council Member Zohran Mamdani, posted content on social media in her early adulthood that praised Palestinian terrorists, including Khaled, a member of the PFLP, a U.S.-designated terrorist group. Duwaji, who is of Syrian descent, shared posts celebrating acts of violence against Israelis and expressed support for groups like Hamas. One post included a caption stating, "If it does good for my cause, I'll be happy to accept death," referencing Khaled’s role in plane hijackings in 1969 and 1970. Khaled, who later became a revered figure in Palestinian society, threatened to detonate a grenade during one hijacking and is considered a "martyr" in Palestinian communities. Duwaji, who was in her late teens and early 20s when she posted much of the content, lived in the Middle East during that time. She spent her early childhood in New Jersey before moving to Dubai in 2006. Her education included time at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar, which she later transferred to the Richmond campus. The posts she shared often included inflammatory rhetoric, such as a 2017 image of a Bangladeshi postage stamp reading, "We salute the valiant freedom fighters of Palestine," and a 2015 Tumblr post condemning U.S. military actions, which claimed American soldiers were "mercilessly slaughtering 3rd world civilians" and fighting to maintain "American hegemony." Duwaji also reposted content linking white people to the creation of al Qaeda, quoting a user who wrote, "You can't blame muslims for terrorism because they didn't construct, fund nor train Al-Qaeda. White People did that too." In a 2013 post, she used the N-word in a comment on X, stating, "@_AlyaF Helllll yeah, nigga. Super duper genius* excuse you," at age 15.#zohran_mamdani #rama_duwaji #pflp #hamas #khaled
