The Israeli ambassador to Austria, David Roet, sparked widespread controversy after a video of him visiting the Jewish community of Keltos in the Austrian city of Innsbruck was leaked.

"I'm going to play golf in Gaza, whether I like it or not," one of the attendees said in the leaked video to Ambassador Roet. "I'm very happy to be here. I proudly represent the State of Israel."

The Israeli ambassador responded in what amounted to direct incitement, saying, "There are no innocent people in Gaza, no civilians," noting that "Israel did not intentionally kill children."

He also indicated that he supports imposing the death penalty even on Palestinian children, citing examples such as a 16-year-old carrying a gun or a 17-year-old teenager carrying a hand grenade.

The Israeli diplomat acknowledges that Tel Aviv detains many Palestinian children in its prisons for years without trial, a clear violation of fundamental UN legal texts.

The ambassador continued his threats, saying, "Will Europe be crazy enough to invest money in Gaza again? Because if it does, we'll have to destroy it next time, as soon as Hamas is no longer there."

Royt pointed to military solutions, with reference to Trump's intervention and the possibility of Arab countries assisting him, saying, "Maybe Trump? Maybe some Arab countries? Maybe we'll be persuaded differently? And maybe there will be an alternative Palestinian leadership, perhaps from within the Palestinians themselves, or with the participation of the Palestinian Authority."

These statements sparked widespread anger among social media users who support the Palestinian cause. Many activists considered the Israeli ambassador's remarks to be direct incitement to the killing of Gaza's children and the destruction of the Strip. They asserted that they reveal the criminal, racist mentality that fuels the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people.

Bloggers noted that the Israeli ambassador clearly explains how Israel's ethnic cleansing policy is implemented, making no distinction between civilians and combatants, nor between children, men, or women. In their view, all are legitimate targets.

Activists believe the leaked statements demonstrate a dangerous approach by Israeli officials toward the Palestinian people, reflecting an aggressive policy that promotes genocide and ethnic cleansing.

They added that these practices, publicly acknowledged by some Israeli politicians and diplomats, come within a broader context of documented violations of international law and human rights, which reinforces international criticism calling for Israel to be held accountable for policies that exacerbate the suffering of the Palestinian people.