Ben-Gvir calls to assassinate PA officials, arrest president Abbas
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- ‘Israeli’ Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for the "targeted killings" of senior Palestinian Authority officials and the arrest of PA President Mahmoud Abbas if the UN moves toward recognizing a Palestinian state.
- The comments, which labeled PA officials as "terrorists," were made hours before the UN Security Council vote on a US resolution endorsing the Gaza peace plan, which includes a pathway to Palestinian statehood.
‘Israeli’ National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir called Monday to assassinate senior Palestinian Authority (PA) officials and the arrest of PA President Mahmoud Abbas if the United Nations advances recognition of a Palestinian state.
His remarks come just hours before a pivotal UN Security Council vote on a US-drafted resolution endorsing Donald Trump's comprehensive Gaza ceasefire plan, scheduled for November 17, 2025.
Ben Gvir, a far-right figure known for his hardline stance, framed the potential UN move as accelerating a "Palestinian terror state.”
In a statement posted on social media, Ben Gvir said that "orders must be given for targeted killings of senior Palestinian Authority officials—who are terrorists in every respect—as well as an order for the arrest of Abu Mazen," referring to Abbas.
He added that a solitary confinement cell at ‘Israel's’ Ketziot Prison is already prepared for Abbas, emphasizing that a Palestinian state "must never be established" as it would threaten ‘Israel's’ existence.
Ben Gvir's comments are part of a broader escalation by ‘Israel's’ far-right coalition members ahead of the UN vote.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich similarly vowed to block any path to Palestinian statehood, declaring it his "mission" to prevent such an outcome.
The UN Security Council vote focuses on authorizing an International Stabilization Force for Gaza, a key element of Trump's plan to transition from the fragile truce established last month.
The resolution outlines a phased approach: dismantling Hamas, reforming the PA, and potentially paving the way for Palestinian statehood if conditions are met.
Trump has advocated for Arab or Muslim nations to contribute troops, aiming to avoid direct US or ‘Israeli’ involvement.
Hamas has vehemently rejected the proposal, labeling it a "dangerous" form of foreign guardianship that replaces the Israeli occupation with international control.
A Hamas spokesperson argued that disarming the group violates Palestinian "right to resistance" and sovereignty.
