How Israelis dying in captivity would have served Ben-Gvir's Kahanist realism

In Itamar Ben-Gvir's 'Kahanist realist' worldview, hostage deals that end or temper the Gaza war obstruct a desired cycle of escalation and revenge that advances his long-term vision of population transfer

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How Israelis dying in captivity would have served Ben-Gvir's Kahanist realism

In Itamar Ben-Gvir's 'Kahanist realist' worldview, hostage deals that end or temper the Gaza war obstruct a desired cycle of escalation and revenge that advances his long-term vision of population transfer

Dmitry Shumsky

02:09 AM • April 30 2026 IDT

It is well known that during the October 7 war, Itamar Ben-Gvir led an uncompromising battle against the deal with Hamas to end the war and free the remaining hostages.

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