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Here is a collection of 20 of the more outrageous statements by Israeli lawmakers or public figures since 7 October 2023

Iran maintains its nuclear activities are entirely peaceful and geared to civilian use but Israel claims previous Iranian deception means a military response is the only way to stop Tehran from developing a nuclear bomb.

Relatives of Israeli hostages accuse Netanyahu of ‘sentencing them to death’ amid calls for resignation

Some Israelis chant, ‘Death to Arabs’ and ‘May your village burn,’ as they march through Jerusalem’s Old City.

Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich’s vow that Gaza be ‘entirely destroyed’ should surprise no one – he formulated this chilling idea way before 7 October, says Ofer Cassif, a Hadash member of the Knesset

As pressure mounts ahead of a key UN summit, France is weighing whether to recognise a Palestinian state – a move President Emmanuel Macron says could come within months. The two-state solution has been the guiding principle of French diplomacy in the Middle East for 70 years, and while the…

Thirty years ago in Israel, advocating for genocide could land you in prison.

After claiming in 2023 that the changes were ‘paused’, prime minister resurrects his plans to declaw the judiciary.

Israel’s government reshapes judiciary, triggering renewed protests and amplifying concerns over democratic erosion.