Israeli official calls for GENOCIDE in Gaza: “Separate children, kill adults!” says Deputy Parliament speaker

By ljdevon // 2025-02-26

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In a shocking and dehumanizing statement, Nissim Vaturi, the deputy speaker of the Israeli parliament, has called for the systematic elimination of Palestinian adults in Gaza, advocating for the separation of children from their mothers and the destruction of entire communities. Speaking on Kol BaRama radio, Vaturi, a member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party, described Palestinians as "scoundrels" and "subhumans," claiming they are "outcasts" unwanted by the world. His genocidal rhetoric comes amid Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza, which has already claimed over 48,000 Palestinian lives and left the enclave in ruins. Vaturi’s comments are not isolated but reflect a broader pattern of violent rhetoric and actions by Israeli officials, which human rights organizations and international bodies have condemned as evidence of genocidal intent. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has even deemed South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza as "plausible," while the United Nations and Amnesty International have warned that Israel’s policies may amount to genocide under international law.

"Separate the children and women and kill the adults in Gaza"

During his radio interview, Vaturi made his intentions alarmingly clear. "Who is innocent in Gaza? Civilians went out and slaughtered people in cold blood," he said, echoing a narrative that dehumanizes Palestinians and justifies their extermination. "They are outcasts and no one in the world wants them," he continued. "We need to separate the children and women and kill the adults in Gaza. We are being too considerate." Vaturi’s words are not merely inflammatory; they are a chilling blueprint for ethnic cleansing. His call to "erase Jenin," a city in the occupied West Bank, further underscores the expansionist and genocidal mindset driving Israeli policy. "Don’t start looking for the terrorists — if there’s a terrorist in the house, take him down, tell the women and children to get out," he said, advocating for indiscriminate violence against Palestinian communities. These statements come as Israel delays the release of Palestinian prisoners under a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, further escalating tensions. Hamas has suspended negotiations, demanding Israel uphold its end of the deal. Mahmoud Mardawi, a Hamas official, urged mediators to pressure Israel, stating, "The ceasefire agreement must be honored, or the consequences will be dire."

A pattern of genocidal intent

Vaturi’s rhetoric is not an anomaly but part of a broader pattern of genocidal intent by Israeli leaders. South Africa’s legal team at the ICJ cited similar statements as evidence of Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza. The court’s preliminary ruling acknowledged the plausibility of South Africa’s case, marking a significant moment in international law. A November report by a United Nations special committee also accused Israel of policies and practices that may amount to genocide. "The policies and practices of Israel during the reporting period are consistent with the characteristics of genocide," the report stated, urging immediate action to protect civilians. Amnesty International echoed these findings in a December report, concluding that Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the threshold for genocide. "Sufficient evidence exists to find that Israel’s purpose and goal in Gaza is the destruction of Palestinians in Gaza, and there is no reasonable alternative explanation," the report stated. Amnesty emphasized that Israel’s military objectives cannot justify the scale and scope of its actions, which can only be explained by an intent to destroy the Palestinian people.

Israel's legacy of displacement and dehumanization

The current violence in Gaza is rooted in decades of displacement, occupation, and dehumanization of Palestinians. Since the Nakba of 1948, when over 700,000 Palestinians were forcibly expelled from their homes, Israel has pursued policies aimed at erasing Palestinian identity and sovereignty. The blockade of Gaza, imposed in 2007, has turned the enclave into an open-air prison, while illegal settlements in the West Bank continue to encroach on Palestinian land. Vaturi’s call to "erase Jenin" and "kill the adults in Gaza" is a continuation of this legacy. It reflects a worldview that sees Palestinians not as human beings with rights and dignity but as obstacles to be removed. This mindset has fueled decades of violence and oppression, culminating in the current genocidal campaign in Gaza.

A call to action against genocide

The international community can no longer turn a blind eye to Israel’s genocidal rhetoric and actions. Vaturi’s statements are not just words; they are a call to action for the systematic destruction of an entire people. The world must hold Israel accountable for its crimes and demand an immediate end to the violence in Gaza. As the ICJ deliberates on South Africa’s case, the stakes could not be higher. The court’s ruling will determine whether the international community will stand by as Israel commits genocide or take decisive action to stop it. The time for silence and complicity is over. The world must act now to prevent the annihilation of the Palestinian people. In the words of Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel, "We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." The world must choose: Will it stand with the oppressed or the oppressor? The answer will define our collective humanity. Sources include: MiddleEastEye.net Genocide.news Enoch, Brighteon.ai