Ben-Gvir Advocates “30 to 40” Killings in Gaza Nightly, Ex-Hostage Claims Sparks Abuse

Channel 12 quoted an unnamed recently released hostage claiming that when Hamas heard National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speak about Palestinian prisoners, captors beat hostages until some lost consciousness. The report says the hostage described abuse after Ben-Gvir discussed limited food and harsh conditions in Israeli jails. Ben-Gvir has publicly defended his prison-related remarks. The comments come as the remaining living hostages held in Gaza were reportedly released in an exchange involving Palestinian prisoners.