Extremist Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has directed Israeli police officers to shoot Palestinians even if they do not pose a threat to their lives.

The official Kan channel said: “Contrary to the instructions to open fire, Minister Ben Gvir told the Yamas fighters (a special police unit active in combating terrorism) in the West Bank: You have all my support. When you see a terrorist, even if he does not endanger you, shoot.” Fire on him."

Ben Gvir did not specify the specifications of what he called “a terrorist who does not expose Israeli forces to danger,” which may open the door to the killing of more innocent Palestinians in the West Bank, which is witnessing increasing tension.

For its part, the Hebrew newspaper "Yedioth Ahronoth" said that Ben Gvir's statements came during his inspection of the "Yamas" and "Maghav" (border guard police) base in the West Bank.