Israeli far-right minister renews calls for Gaza occupation
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Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir has renewed calls for Israel to declare sovereignty over Gaza and for Palestinians to leave the enclave.
Ben-Gvir wrote on X that a 'message must be sent: to ensure that we conquer all of the Gaza, declare sovereignty over the entire Gaza, take down every Hamas member, and encourage voluntary migration.'
סרטוני הזוועה של החמאס באים על רקע דבר אחד – הניסיון שלהם ליצור לחץ על מדינת ישראל. ואני אומר דווקא מכאן, מהר הבית, במקום שבו הוכחנו שאפשר לעשות ריבונות ומשילות – דווקא מכאן צריך להעביר מסר: ולדאוג שכובשים את כל רצועת עזה, מכריזים ריבונות בכל רצועת עזה, מורידים כל חמאסניק,… pic.twitter.com/A9jSKOaTRm — איתמר בן גביר (@itamarbengvir) August 3, 2025
He added, 'Only in this way will we bring back the hostages and win the war.'
The comments came after Ben-Gvir led a march of settlers through occupied East Jerusalem, according to the Wafa news agency.
Today's death toll
Israeli attacks across Gaza have killed at least 22 people so far today, according to medical sources.
The toll includes 16 people killed while seeking urgently needed aid.
The Gaza Health Ministry reported six more Palestinians have died from forced starvation and malnutrition in the besieged territory, bringing the total to 175 people, including 93 children.
PHOTOS: Thousands rally for Gaza on Sydney Harbour Bridge
Demonstrators march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge during a pro-Palestinian rally against Israel's actions and the ongoing food shortages in the Gaza, in Sydney on August 3. — AFP
Demonstrators march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge during a pro-Palestinian rally against Israel's actions and the ongoing food shortages in Gaza, in Sydney on August 3. — AFP
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange (L) and former Australian minister for foreign affairs Bob Carr (R) chat during a pro-Palestinian rally against Israel's actions and the ongoing food shortages in the Gaza, in Sydney on August 3. — AFP
Demonstrators march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge during a pro-Palestinian rally against Israel's actions and the ongoing food shortages in the Gaza, in Sydney on August 3. — AFP
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