https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-s-ben-gvir-advocates-killing-30-to-40-people-in-gaza-nightly-while-speaking-to-ex-hostageContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-s-ben-gvir-advocates-killing-30-to-40-people-in-gaza-nightly-while-speaking-to-ex-hostagehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-s-ben-gvir-advocates-killing-30-to-40-people-in-gaza-nightly-while-speaking-to-ex-hostage#u44596Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:25:25 +0000Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has sparked controversy by suggesting that Israel should kill '30 to 40' people in Gaza every night. He made these comments while speaking to a former hostage. This has raised concerns about the escalation of violence in the region and the humanitarian situation in Gaza.Why it mattersThe Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been ongoing for decades, with periods of relative calm punctuated by outbreaks of violence. The situation in Gaza is particularly dire, with high levels of poverty, unemployment, and a severe shortage of basic