Israeli settler’s controversial comments on BBC spark outrage over Palestinian lives

A resident of Gilad Farm has made inflammatory remarks on the BBC, claiming that the life of a single Jewish person is worth ten million Palestinian lives. Shimeon Yehuda reportedly called for the killing of all residents in four nearby Palestinian villages — Tel, Al-Sarra, Jith and Faratha — following an incident involving a weapon during a tour of the settlement.When confronted about the racist nature of his comments, Yehuda reportedly responded by saying he was aware of their nature but justified them by stating: “God chose us.” The remarks have drawn significant criticism for their extremism and for characterising an entire population as expendable based on nationality and religion. The comments represent a particularly stark example of rhetoric that has drawn international condemnation, particularly from human rights organisations monitoring Israeli settlement activities in the occupied territories. Such statements have intensified concerns about incitement and dehumanisation in ongoing Israeli-Palestinian tensions.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.