Germany and France condemn Ben Gvir over remarks on killing Palestinians

The German Foreign Ministry has issued a statement strongly condemning the remarks made by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. Berlin described the comments, which suggested the killing of 30 to 40 people in Gaza per night, as inhumane and provocative. The German government emphasized that such statements contradict human rights principles and international efforts to de-escalate tensions. Simultaneously, the French Foreign Ministry issued a similar statement, sharply criticizing the remarks and labeling them unacceptable. Paris urged Israeli officials to refrain from taking positions that incite violence. These diplomatic reactions follow reports in Israeli media regarding Ben Gvir's comments, in which he proposed measures concerning the situation in Gaza. This is not the first time that the hardline positions of this Israeli cabinet minister have faced negative reactions from the country's Western allies.