Itamar Ben-Gvir

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir issued a public threat against the Hamas militant responsible for the 1996 bus bombings in Israel, reportedly telling him 'I'm responsible for hell.' The remarks come amid heightened tensions over imprisoned Palestinian militants and Israel's ongoing confrontation with Hamas. The inflammatory statement is drawing attention to Ben-Gvir's hardline stance and his role in Israel's security policy.

U2 frontman Bono has drawn criticism and attention after likening Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler, citing Ben-Gvir's rhetoric on Gaza. The comparison, reported by Israeli outlet Haaretz, is highly inflammatory, and reactions are likely to range from condemnation of the remark to debate over Ben-Gvir's statements about the war.

U2 frontman Bono has criticised Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, comparing his rhetoric about Gaza to Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler, calling it "just outrageous." The remarks by the Irish rocker, long active in political and human rights causes, drew attention amid the ongoing war and debate over statements by Israeli government figures about Gaza's future.