‘Besiege them, let them die of hunger,’ Israeli far-right ministers order army chief on Gaza operation – Middle East Monitor

Israeli far-right ministers, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, advocated for extreme measures against Gaza’s population during a Cabinet meeting, leading to a confrontation with military chief Eyal Zamir over the war strategy. As the military campaign continues, over 62,600 Palestinians have been killed, and Israel faces international scrutiny for potential war crimes.

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