Far-right Israeli minister to be featured in children's book

A children's book is being published in Israel to highlight the activities and achievements of Itamar Ben-Gvir, the country's far-right National Security Minister. The book, titled 'The Minister Who Didn't Stop,' is intended for distribution to young Israelis outside of formal educational settings, targeting a demographic that has become a significant base of support for Ben-Gvir and his party.

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The Minister Who Didn't Stop

The book is scheduled for release on September 1, coinciding with the start of the new school year in Israel. Ben-Gvir's office stated that the book will inform children and the public about his "great achievements" during his tenure as National Security Minister. Recent years have seen a surge in support for Ben-Gvir and the Israeli right-wing among young Jewish Israelis.

This younger demographic has been observed at rallies chanting slogans like "Burn your villages," which celebrate the destruction of Palestinian villages and call for the expulsion of Palestinians. An Israeli Democracy Institute study indicated that 73 percent of Jewish Israelis aged 18 to 24 identify as right-wing, providing a potential base for politicians like Ben-Gvir.

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73 percent of Jewish Israelis aged 18 to 24 identify as right-wing.

However, Ben-Gvir's "achievements" are contrasted by his international isolation. At least 10 countries have banned him from entry due to his record as a minister, and Schengen visa restrictions effectively limit his travel across much of Europe. This international ostracization is seen by some as symbolic of Israel's growing global isolation stemming from its actions in Gaza and its policies in the occupied West Bank.

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Burn your villages

Ben-Gvir, a follower of the late American-born Jewish supremacist figure Meir Kahane, has a history of legal issues, including convictions in Israeli courts for incitement to racism and supporting a terrorist organization. He recently urged the Israeli military to kill 30 to 40 people in Gaza each night, stating that some residents of Gaza are not worthy of living and are not human.

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Ben-Gvir urged the Israeli military to kill 30 or 40 people in Gaza every night. He said there are residents in Gaza who are not worthy of living and are not human.