Netanyahu Takes Action Against Minister's Controversial Nuclear Bombing Remark on Gaza

Israeli Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu suggested that dropping a nuclear weapon on the Gaza Strip is "an option," claiming there are no non-combatants in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Eliyahu's comments as divorced from reality and suspended him from government meetings. Opposition leader Yair Lapid called for Eliyahu's removal, while National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir clarified that Eliyahu was speaking metaphorically. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant dismissed Eliyahu's statements as baseless, emphasizing the importance of responsible leadership in Israel's security.