Israels far-right national security minister has reportedly asked whether the military could kill some of the Palestinians taken captive instead of arresting them the latest comment by one of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus multiple extremist cabinet members that dehumanizes residents of Gaza.

The comments by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir were revealed Friday by Hebrew outlets Channel 12 and Ynet, and translated to English by the Times of Israel .

The Israeli Defense Forces chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, briefed ministers at a security cabinet meeting last week about recent operations in Gaza, where Israel has been carrying out a military offensive for almost seven months now in response to Hamas attack on Oct. 7 that killed about 1,200 people and captured roughly 250 .

During the briefing, Halevi said that hundreds of Palestinians were recently arrested after surrendering to the military.

Why are there so many arrests? Ben-Gvir allegedly asked. Cant you kill some? Do you want to tell me they all surrender? What are we to do with so many arrested? Its dangerous for the soldiers.

Halevi was perplexed at the question, according to the Times of Israel, responding: Dangerous for who?

We dont shoot people who come out with their hands up. We shoot those who fight us, the IDF official reportedly told Ben-Gvir. Theres no dilemma here. Those who surrender, we arrest.