Ben-Gvir Praises Demolition of 10,000 Palestinian Homes in Israel

Far‑right Israeli minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir, a senior member of the National Security Council, publicly praised the destruction of 10,000 Palestinian homes in a statement released on Tuesday. In the remarks, Ben‑Gvir described the demolition as a necessary measure to eliminate “terrorist infrastructure” and called it a “strategic victory” for Israel’s security. The statement was posted on the ministry’s official social media channels and was later cited in a briefing to coalition partners.

The demolition of homes has been a recurring feature of the broader Israeli‑Palestinian conflict, with Israeli forces citing security concerns and Hamas militants citing retaliation. Critics argue that the scale of the destruction violates international humanitarian law and exacerbates displacement in Gaza and the West Bank. Human rights organizations and several international bodies have called for investigations into the legality of the demolitions, while Israeli officials maintain that the actions are proportionate and aimed at preventing future attacks. The minister’s comments have intensified domestic debate over the country’s approach to security and the humanitarian impact on Palestinian civilians.