Guterres condemns Ben Gvir remarks on killing people in Gaza
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described remarks attributed to Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir as abhorrent, inhumane and dangerous.
New York, United States. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday condemned remarks attributed to far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir calling for Israel to kill “30 or 40” people “every night in Gaza”.
UN response
Guterres’ spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said the UN chief condemned the comments in the strongest terms.
“These statements are abhorrent. They are scandalous. They are inhumane and dangerous,” Dujarric told reporters.
Comments attributed to Ben Gvir
The remarks were attributed to Ben Gvir following an interview on a local podcast. Ben Gvir has repeatedly advocated a hardline approach towards Palestinians.
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