Israeli Security Minister Ben-Gvir Faces Backlash for Clash with Supermodel Bella Hadid

Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, faced criticism after stating that his right to freedom of movement as a Jewish settler in the occupied West Bank outweighs the same right for Palestinians. Supermodel Bella Hadid, who is of Palestinian descent, shared Ben-Gvir's interview on Instagram, condemning the notion that one life should be valued more than another based on ethnicity. Ben-Gvir responded angrily, inviting Hadid to visit his settlement and defending his statement. Ben-Gvir, a former admirer of a banned extremist rabbi, has a history of inciting racism and supporting a terrorist organization. He now holds significant power as the national security minister in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.