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Ben Gvir defends Gaza death toll statement amid global outcry
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National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir doubled down on comments about daily Palestinian casualties in Gaza, saying he preferred international criticism to Israeli military losses. When a reporter noted that his statement about 40–50 killed in Gaza every day had provoked worldwide uproar, Ben Gvir responded affirmatively, saying he would rather international figures "cry" than Israeli mothers grieve soldier sons.
Ben Gvir made the remarks in an exchange with a reporter, Eye on Palestine reported. His comments about Gaza casualties have drawn widespread international condemnation of Israel's military operations in the territory.
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