Germany and France condemn remarks by Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, after he says Israel should kill “30 or 40” people every night in Gaza. German officials describe the comments as inhumane and incompatible with international law.
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz “strongly condemns” the remarks, according to a government spokesman, and says they are unacceptable. France also issues condemnation, aligning with Germany’s position. The outlets focus on the same core issue: foreign governments are reacting to public statements by a senior Israeli minister that they say call for lethal violence against people in Gaza.
While both reports emphasize condemnation and the language used by Ben Gvir, they do not provide additional details such as responses from Israeli officials, any legal proceedings, or broader policy changes connected to the statement. The reports therefore present a shared account of diplomatic backlash rather than a wider assessment of Israel’s broader actions in Gaza.
