US Democratic Senator Jackie Rosen has called for Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to resign after he allegedly encouraged the killing of 30 to 40 people each night during Israel’s military operation in Gaza. In a report published on August 17, 2026, Rosen described Ben-Gvir’s remarks as “horrific and completely unacceptable.”

In a Monday post on social media platform X, Rosen said people who advocate violence against innocent civilians should not hold public office. She said Ben-Gvir should therefore resign. The reported comments were made recently in a podcast, where Ben-Gvir allegedly urged the killing of 30 to 40 people nightly in Gaza.

Rosen also called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to condemn Ben-Gvir’s comments. She said Netanyahu should make clear to the world that such statements do not represent the Israeli government’s position. The report said Ben-Gvir’s remarks have drawn widespread criticism and intensified calls for his resignation.