Ben-Gvir Vows to Burn Sinwar’s Body If He Becomes Defence Minister

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has pledged to burn the body of former Hamas political bureau chief Yahya Sinwar if he becomes defence minister after Israel’s next elections.

Sinwar’s remains are being held by Israel. Ben-Gvir’s threat concerns what he would do with the body if he took charge of the defence portfolio.

The pledge is conditional on his appointment to that role following the vote, rather than an announcement of action under his current national security brief.

No further details were provided about how the threat would be carried out or any official decision concerning the remains.