Gaza Genocide08 October, 20253 min read
Israel’s Ben-Gvir Calls to Genocide Hamas and Seize Complete Victory in Gaza
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Itamar Ben-Gvir called for total destruction of Hamas and complete victory in Gaza. Ben-Gvir made his statements during multiple visits to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem.
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Israeli Political Actions at Temple Mount
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir entered the Al-Aqsa/Temple Mount compound and prayed there. He publicly urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to authorize the complete destruction of Hamas, describing it as the path to a full victory in Gaza. Multiple outlets noted that he linked his message to the two-year anniversary of October 7, 2023, while declaring Israel as winning, victorious, and master of the site.
His actions and rhetoric occurred as Israel and Hamas engaged in indirect talks in Egypt concerning hostages and a possible end to the war. These visits and statements assert Israeli control over a site sacred to both Muslims and Jews, while increasing pressure on Netanyahu during sensitive negotiations.
Ben-Gvir's Political Stance
Ben-Gvir’s message is also a political ultimatum. Multiple outlets report he has threatened to quit Netanyahu’s ruling coalition if Hamas is not fully destroyed. He explicitly urged the complete destruction of Hamas, the return of Israeli hostages, and a full Israeli victory in Gaza.
He also asserted Israeli control over the compound, reinforcing his hardline push to expand Jewish prayer and sovereignty there. West Asian and Asian outlets repeatedly describe him as far-right, pro-settler, and a key figure in Israel’s most right-wing government. These descriptions underline how his pressure campaign shapes war policy.
Hostage Talks and Gaza Conflict
While Ben-Gvir escalates demands for “complete” victory, several outlets highlight simultaneous Egypt-based talks on hostages and ending the war. Daily Express and i24NEWS add a unique layer by linking the talks to a Trump “roadmap,” which requires all Israeli hostages to be freed before Palestinian prisoners and mentions a potential ceasefire under that plan. Daily Express also reports that despite calls to halt strikes, Israel only partially suspended bombardment in Gaza.
“The talks focus on ending the war, Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and releasing hostages and prisoners, following a peace plan proposed by former US President Donald Trump... Israel has only partially suspended bombings in Gaza, where the health ministry reports over 67,000 deaths.”
The Gaza health ministry counts over 67,000 dead, indicating mass casualties from Israeli air and ground operations. Regional actors such as Egypt are mediating the situation, while Turkey’s president directly blames Israel as the main obstacle to peace. Other outlets describe a worsening humanitarian crisis with large-scale displacement in Gaza.
Media Coverage on Israeli Politics
Coverage diverges on basic facts and framing. Most outlets identify Itamar Ben-Gvir as Israel’s National Security Minister and central actor. However, beritasriwijaya.co.id incorrectly attributes that title and the push for “complete victory” to Benny Gantz, creating a direct contradiction with Israeli, West Asian, Asian, and Western mainstream accounts that center Ben-Gvir.
Sources also split on language around the holy site. West Asian and Asian outlets call it “highly sensitive” and emphasize the Muslim prayer status quo. Meanwhile, i24NEWS amplifies Ben-Gvir’s claim that Israel is “master of the site.”
Ben-Gvir's Impact on Jerusalem and Gaza
Several outlets warn that Ben-Gvir’s hardline push risks derailing negotiations and inflaming Jerusalem. Daily Express frames his call for “complete destruction of Hamas” as endangering “fragile peace efforts.” The Straits Times underscores that he challenged the Muslim-only prayer status quo at one of the world’s most combustible sites.
West Asian and Western mainstream coverage stresses the war-messaging—“complete/total victory,” “full victory,” and threats to quit the coalition—amplifying the pressure he places on Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Israel continues military operations in Gaza. The Daily Express reports Israel only partly halted bombing despite outside pressure, with Gaza health officials citing more than 67,000 dead.
