Overview

• Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said Jewish settlers' rights are more important than Palestinian freedom of movement in West Bank.
• Ben Gvir's comments were condemned by the US, EU, and Palestinian officials as racist and discriminatory.
• The remarks sparked an exchange between Ben Gvir and Palestinian-American model Bella Hadid, who accused him of devaluing Palestinian lives.
• Ben Gvir defended his stance, emphasizing security for Jewish settlers, but faced backlash for inflammatory rhetoric.
• The incident highlights ongoing tensions over Israeli settlements and Palestinian rights in occupied territories.