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Ben-Gvir's repeated calls to empty Gaza draw renewed condemnation

Rights advocates say the statements point to a broader displacement push.

صورة أرشيفية من Gaza
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Repeated statements by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir are drawing renewed condemnation from Palestinian rights advocates, who say his calls amount to an open push for the displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.

Advocates argue that the significance of the statements lies in their being made by a serving minister rather than a commentator.

The minister has not responded to the criticism.