President Trump said NBC host Kristen Welker "will be reported to the FCC for rebuke or punishment" for "purposeful inaccuracy" on Sunday after she said he had "mixed results" with candidates he's endorsed in primary elections.
Key Quotes: The Meet the Press host said during a live broadcast for a local DC affiliate that Trump "is going to loom large over these midterms." She added, "He, of course, has endorsed a slate of candidates in the primaries. He's had some mixed results." Trump claimed his endorsements "stand at 100% for the U.S. Senate, and 98% for the U.S. House, recently and over the longterm." He added, "The Press is a Disgrace to our Nation, and I hope that Chairman Brendan Carr, and the fine people of his Commission, will take this Threat to our Country very seriously." On Monday, NBC told several news outlets, "Kristen is one of the best in the business and we stand by her."
For Context: According to Ballotpedia, so far in 2026 primary elections, President Trump has a 96% success rate. Last week, a USA Today (Lean Left bias)data analysis reached a similar conclusion, and a Fox News (Right)analysis found Trump had a 100% Senate success rate and 98% House success rate. Earlier in August, NBC News (Lean Left) published an analysis that said Trump's endorsement record had "taken a notable hit" in August. Fox News noted that for something to be qualified as "news distortion," FCC policy requires proof that the report was "deliberately distorted."
FCC Context: Brendan Carr, the head of the FCC, was appointed by Trump in 2017 and served as one of the FCC's Republican commissioners during the Biden administration until Trump made him chairman after his 2024 presidential victory. In March, Carr threatened not to renew several news broadcasters' licenses unless they "correct[ed] course" on their coverage of the Iran war. On August 18, Disney, the parent of ABC News (Lean Left) and ESPN (Lean Left), sued the FCC for reviewing its broadcast licenses two years before their expiration.
Previous Tiff: In June, Trump abruptly walked out of a Meet the Press interview with Welker after the two got into a disagreement about the integrity of the 2020 presidential election and California's recent elections. At the time, Trump said, "It was raining and it was with NBC fake news. And because it was raining, I got a little bit angry at them." Welker said she spoke with Trump afterward and that they "both acknowledged the complications during the interview posed by the rain."
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced 163 missing children have been located across the state in what officials called "one of the largest child-recovery operations in American history." The story was primarily covered by local outlets.
The Details: The children were found through Operation Statewide Shield, a 5-day operation that took place from Aug. 17 to 21. Officials said the children ranged from 2 months to 17-years-old and reportedly experienced "various levels of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or exposure to other criminal activity." According to the FDLE, the operation also resulted in additional locations and recoveries in six states, one US territory and 12 countries, however these numbers weren't shared. Fox News (Right bias) reported that three men have been arrested so far.
Where They Were Found: According to the press release, officials found 41 children in Miami, 32 in Jacksonville, 21 in Orlando, 12 in Fort Myers, 8 in Pensacola, and 3 in the Tallahassee region. Some of the countries where other children were found include Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Dominica, Finland, Ghana, Guatemala, Italy and Jamaica.
Other Recent Operations: In August, Arkansas state police announced they found eight missing or endangered children during a multi-agency operation. Law enforcement officials in Massachusetts also announced a recovery of 48 missing children in August after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while investigating kidnappings, child exploitation, human trafficking and other related criminal offense cases.
How the Media Covered It: The story was covered primarily by Florida local media, with additional coverage from Fox News, People Magazine (Lean Left) and Patch (Center). These outlets all covered the findings similarly, reporting on the press release announcement and including quotes from law enforcement. Fox News reported on the identities, backgrounds and charges of the men arrested. Fox also highlighted the work of different law enforcement entities involved. It and People wrote that the FDLE carried out the operation by following the structure of past operations in Florida, with Fox specifically mentioning operations by the US Marshals. Florida's WFLA (Center) included statements from a press conference where law enforcement noted circumstances that drive some children to run away and end up "in the hands of evil."
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced with fashion designer John Galliano that the Met Gala theme and corresponding museum exhibition in his honor will be cancelled after backlash against Galliano's comments regarding the Jewish community. Outlets across the political spectrum acknowledged the controversial nature of honoring Galliano, though some outlets also wrestled with his iconic status within the fashion industry.
The Details: The Met posted the joint announcement on its website, including a statement from the exhibit's curator, saying, "I believe deeply in the responsibility of museums to examine difficult histories with rigor, candor, and care. I also recognize the pain and concern this exhibition has caused. After extensive discussion, I support the decision not to proceed." Galliano wrote, "I remain fully accountable for the pain caused by my words in the past, particularly the hurt I caused to the Jewish and Asian communities, and I remain deeply sorry for it. I understand that meaningful atonement is not achieved through an exhibition, institutional recognition, or a single public gesture." Galliano would have been only the third living designer to have his work honored by the Gala in its 78-year history.
For Context: Galliano rose to prominence when he served as the creative director of Givenchy, then Christian Dior, and finally Maison Margiela between 1995 and 2024. He was convicted of committing an antisemitic hate crime in France in 2011 after a video went viral of him saying to Jewish patrons at a restaurant, "I love Hitler. People like you would be dead today. Your mothers, your forefathers would be f*cking gassed and f*cking dead." In another incident, Galliano used profanities to insult a couple's Jewish and Asian ethnicities before standing up and announcing, "I am the designer John Galliano." Galliano alleged later that he did not remember either incident due to his addictions to alcohol, Valium, and sleep medication.
How the Media Covered It: Outlets on the right split between highlighting supporters of Galliano and criticizing his reportedly antisemitic history. New York Post (Right bias) wrote that Anna Wintour, the primary organizer of the Gala and global editorial director of Vogue, "issued a fawning statement supporting convicted antisemite pal designer John Galliano." Wintour said, "John's decision that the exhibition devoted to his work should not take place at this time is very courageous and a measure of the man he is." Before the cancellation, a National Review Opinion (Right) piece argued that The Met's decision to honor Galliano suggested that antisemitism "appears to be fine for the Met and the fashion world." New York Times (Lean Left) reported that the plan to honor Galliano with both the exhibit and the Met Gala "risked placing the museum in the position of seeming to sanctify Galliano during an event that has become the Super Bowl of glamour." It also noted that because the Met receives taxpayer money from the city of New York, "ties to the city made its decision to honor Galliano a political issue." BBC (Center) noted that some still regard Galliano as "one of the greatest fashion designers" and that he "returned to the fashion industry following his conviction."
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared to share the first photos of himself since his arrest in January, via an ambiguously-perceived X thread posted on Sunday.
The Full Post: Maduro titled the thread, "A Small Gift of Love and Hope," showcasing two images – dated June 25th – of the former leader holding up peace signs with a smile. It stated the following, translated from Spanish:
I send these photos as a small gift to all my grandsons and granddaughters, to the boys and girls, and to all the noble people who love us.
I want you to know that we stand firm, with our hearts full of your love, that love that reaches us transformed into prayer, into constant action, into solidarity and true support. Infinite thanks for every word, for every gesture, for every blessing.
Enjoy this small gift with joy and hope. [Former Venezuelan First Lady] Cilia and I embrace you forever, with our souls devoted to you and with our faith in God intact.
As the Apostle Paul says: "But in all these things we obtain a wide victory, thanks to the one who loved us" (Rom 8:37). We will remain strong, serene, and confident: God is with us. God will provide. Venezuela will be reborn. Blessings.
Maduro's X account had otherwise remained active with ample "#FreeCilia" and "#FreeMaduro" content, and his biography still referred to him as Venezuela's president until 2031, as of Monday afternoon.
How The Media Covered It: Many social media commentators were skeptical about the post as a whole, noting several oddities in its content. Some asserted that the images must have been developed with artificial intelligence, pointing out Maduro's shoelaces – an accessory prohibited from prisons. Others ignored the post's specific content and instead touted their general support or disdain for the ousted leader and his administration.
News outlets across the political spectrum noted Maduro's apparent weight-loss, though Washington Examiner (Lean Right bias) said he "appeared to be in good spirits." The outlet emphasized charges against Maduro and his wife as "a decadeslong conspiracy to flood the United States with cocaine." It noted, "The US and dozens of other countries stopped recognizing him as the country's legitimate leader following the 2018 election."
Outlets across the spectrum also criticized the timing of Maduro's post and its disalignment with when the photos were supposedly captured. CBS (Lean Left) highlighted, "The message was posted two days after his successor, interim President Delcy Rodriguez, announced a 'historic' oil agreement" that would give the US majority control over about 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves.
For Context: Maduro declared himself winner of Venezuela's presidential election in July 2024, without publicly disclosing vote counts. He then swore in to his third six-year term in January 2025, despite widespread reports of voter fraud. In doing so, he faced increased sanctions from the US, Britain, and the European Union; the US also offered $25 million for Maduro's arrest. In January 2026, US military forces succeeded in arresting Maduro and his wife, charging the leaders with drug trafficking and firearms offenses and incarcerating them in a New York prison. The trial is set for June 1, 2027, and both defendants are expected to maintain their not-guilty plea.
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A Syrian refugee residing in the German city of Leipzig has drawn widespread public attention following revelations regarding the extensive state financial support directed to his massive household, alongside an established pattern of criminal behavior among several of his adult sons, including offenses that resulted in the deaths of multiple victims.
The case highlights the enormous costs of mass immigration in Germany and how many migrants have found creative ways to game the welfare system for their benefit.
According to data cited from Saxony’s Ministry of the Interior, the Syrian patriarch maintains a clan consisting of three wives married under Islamic custom, 32 children, and 25 grandchildren. State child support payments generated by the family structure have approached roughly €100,000 each year. Even with five offspring having reached adulthood, annual disbursements for the remaining 27 minor children still total approximately €84,000, according to Hungarian outlet Mandiner.
Family is closely tied to organized crime
Beyond the financial aspect, state law enforcement authorities have closely observed the family clan network, noting that approximately two-thirds of its members have prior criminal records. While the identity of the family’s head remains undisclosed under privacy regulations, judicial records outline a history of serious offenses involving his adult sons.
The most prominent case involves 21-year-old Bilal A., who drove a high-performance Mercedes without a driver’s license in March 2023. He struck a group of people near Eilenburg, killing four individuals before fleeing the scene unharmed. Although a juvenile court handed down a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence, he remained free pending an appeal, during which time authorities arrested him for driving illegally a second time.
Jan Siebenhüner, a lawyer representing victims’ families, stated that the convict “never showed remorse.” The elder brothers, Mohamed and Rami, are also well known to police for their criminal history. Mohamed received a four-and-a-half-year prison term for participating in an assault on a streetcar passenger and arranging a deal involving nearly five kilograms of methamphetamine in 2022. Rami faces charges spanning violent crime, narcotics distribution, and fraudulent welfare claims linked to employment at the family-operated “Golden Lion” establishment, which authorities later shut down after a drug raid.
The family uses the German legal system to avoid deportation
Addressing the legal barriers preventing the deportation of convicted family members, attorney Siebenhüner pointed out that clan members systematically insulate themselves through naturalization and family expansion.
“Article six of the Family Protection Act is a very effective weapon,” the lawyer noted, explaining that if a family already has children, it cannot be separated and minors cannot be expelled under any circumstances.
Bilal A. entered Germany as an unaccompanied minor in 2015 to join his father. Despite his convictions, his official refugee protection remains active throughout the ongoing judicial appeal, as confirmed by provincial immigration office spokesperson Mandy Peschang. Additionally, multiple court proceedings against members of the family were ultimately dismissed after key witnesses failed to appear during trials.
Remix News has reported on such cases extensively in the past, involving large criminal clan networks and the costs they impose on German society, both financially and in terms of security, including in other cities like Stuttgart.
Other cases highlight how some migrants use fake paternity claims to obtain huge amounts of public money while sometimes claiming paternity of two dozen or more children. This practice is particularly common from sub-Saharan African men.
A 27-year-old Moroccan construction worker in an irregular immigration situation in Spain was released from custody on Monday after being caught in the act of raping a 22-year-old woman on Valencia’s Malvarrosa beach. The duty judge cited the victim’s failure to appear in court to formalize a complaint as the reason for granting him provisional liberty — a Spanish procedural requirement that is relatively unusual compared with many other Western countries.
The incident took place around 6:45 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30, near the Akuarela night club. According to Spanish media reports drawing on police sources, the young woman had been in the sea and was lying on the sand when the man approached her. He initially made complimentary remarks before suddenly lunging at her, violently tearing off her dress and forcing penetrative sex while covering her mouth with his hand to stifle her screams. She resisted and cried for help.
A passerby walking along the shoreline spotted the assault from a distance and alerted authorities. Four officers from the Valencia Local Police’s Security, Support and Prevention Unit (USAP), two of them in plain clothes, were already patrolling nearby, according to Spanish news outlet OKDiaro.
They heard the screams and arrived quickly. The suspect tried to flee across the sand. Officers caught him after a short chase. He resisted arrest and punched one officer several times in the face, causing injuries that required medical attention. The officers handcuffed him and handed him over to the National Police. The victim’s mobile phone, found nearby, was also recovered.
Several reports noted the victim was in a state of intoxication, with one account describing her as having left a nearby nightclub for fresh air. Police later found her showing clear signs of alcohol consumption. She was taken to Hospital La Fe, where she received gynecological care and gave an initial statement to officers from the gender-violence victim assistance unit.
The man, identified as a 27-year-old Moroccan construction worker living in Spain without legal papers, was charged with sexual assault involving penetration and assault on an agent of authority. Authorities have confirmed his irregular status.
On Monday, the duty magistrate of the Violence Against Women section of Valencia’s Court of First Instance ordered his provisional release. The decision, taken in agreement with the public prosecutor, followed the police’s inability to locate the victim so she could appear and ratify a formal complaint.
Spain has some rather unusual rules in regards to this criminal charge. Under Article 191 of the Spanish Penal Code, a complaint from an adult victim is required to pursue sexual offense of this type. Other European nations, like France and Germany, do not require a victim to file a criminal complaint to move forward with criminal proceedings.
Remarkably, even in a case where the woman gave a police statement about the rape and the fact that officers caught the man in the middle of penetrative rape, authorities still released the suspect.
The court opened preliminary proceedings and instructed police to continue searching for the woman. Officials said her situation could change immediately if she is found and decides to proceed. The assault on the police officer is being handled separately and can still be pursued criminally.
Meanwhile, the case has drawn attention on social media due to the man being released within hours and the unique procedural requirements involved in the case.
A first-place finish for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the upcoming Saxony-Anhalt elections on Sept. 6 is almost assured. The party is expected to score at least 40 percent of the vote, enabling it to outperform all other parties by a wide margin. Anything less than an absolute majority, which would require around 43 percent or higher, will be seen as a defeat. However, for the AfD’s long-term prospects, this “defeat” may indeed be the best outcome for the party.
Should the AfD win control of all of Saxony-Anhalt, it would be its first time in power, and suddenly, it would have to show results, including managing budgets, dealing with administrative constraints, wrestling with state-level legal limits, and facing potential crises. Left-wing parties, along with establishment parties like the Christian Democrats (CDU), can still put up major roadblocks that will stymie the AfD’s effectiveness to govern even at the state level.
With power comes scrutiny and potentially scandal. Any false moves and the AfD’s mishaps could be amplified to a disproportionate level by a press friendly to the left-wing and establishment German parties.
If the AfD falls just short of an absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt, the CDU would be forced to form a ridiculous and complex multi-party coalition with parties it should not realistically ever partner with, including the Left Party and BSW, making it appear as if it were some kind of cartel player ooking to do anything to stay in power. In fact, this could create a severe internal crisis for the CDU, which officially maintains an incompatibility resolution banning formal cooperation with both the AfD and The Left. Remarkably, Merz is already talking about cooperation with the Left Party, a position that no doubt many CDU voters would balk at.
In such a scenario, the AfD’s chances at obtaining federal power could only be boosted. There are already some reports that many in the CDU privately want an AfD victory.
Saxony-Anhalt is also one of the smallest states in Germany and federal and EU rules still govern much of the actions the AfD would be able to take, making the party look weak and ineffectual. It is worth looking at the individual member states within the EU, where the leaders of entire countries, like prime ministers like Giorgia Meloni, are effectively blocked from a range of policies, including strict immigration enforcement and deportation. Courts, EU policies, and treaty conventions appear to turn conservatives into mush.
At the individual state level, the AfD will have even less power. The AfD could still fall back on the argument that there is little it can do at the state level, but voters are not very receptive to such arguments. Voters typically punish any sign of weakness. It is never enough for a political party to say: “We cannot do this because of XYZ.” Voters only see “we cannot do this.”
The AfD cannot suddenly turn on the taps for cheap Russian energy, it cannot deport illegal migrants with ease, and it cannot implement an economic turnaround policy that will rejuvenate an eastern region that continues to struggle. That would all require serious federal power. Even then, there are powerful constraints in place.
Those on the right are notorious for promoting “victory through defeat” – and lots of defeat. It could even be labeled an “accelerationist” strategy. It is valid to criticize this approach, but losing does have its time and place.
The AfD can still benefit from victory
Of course, an AfD victory is not without its merits. It is worth evaluating the benefits while being realistic about their limitations.
While a victory and the arduous nature of governing could puncture the mystique of the AfD for many voters, it would also normalize the party in the eyes of Germans. The AfD would in effect be governing an entire state on its own, calling its own shots in education, industry, and security. All the credit for any successes goes directly to the party. Even if the AfD fails to enact many of its reforms, the sky will not fall either. Saxony-Anhalt will not unleash pogroms against migrants and life will mostly continue as normal.
Still, the risks are high for the AfD. The common thread among voters is extremely high dissatisfaction with the ruling parties, Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and business-as-usual politics, which all the other parties represent to varying degrees. Critics of the AfD claim the party is merely a “protest party” that voters are supporting only due to the disastrous policies of the current government. The reality is that those “disastrous policies” are core policies built into the operating systems of these parties, which call for more mass immigration, more deindustrialization, and less security for citizens.
At between 28 to 29 percent of the vote, the AfD has long since catapulted out of the realm of mere “protest party” and now represents a serious political force — a reckoning for the establishment parties and left-wing cartels that have long dominated German politics. Nevertheless, if the CDU and SPD, for example, were more competent, there is no doubt that the AfD’s support would take a hit. There are still protest voters backing the AfD who can switch their allegiance quickly.
The question is now how high the AfD can go at the federal level. What is the party’s limit and what is truly holding it back from breaking the 30-35 percent mark in federal polling? The AfD’s sister party in Austria, the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ), has long since achieved such numbers in terms of support.
The AfD still has plenty of growth that it can achieve in conservative Western states like Bavaria, but it will never obtain an absolute majority at the federal level. Forming a coalition with the CDU is still the party’s long-term goal. If the CDU is forced to form an absurd coalition in Saxony-Anhalt, it could push the CDU to be more open to an AfD alliance in the future at the federal level, as a choir of dissenting voices grow within the CDU over the plethora of left-wing alliances being formed across Germany.
The AfD ultimately needs to make a major breakthrough in federal elections, where the true power lies. Saxony-Anhalt is currently the only state in Germany where AfD has a chance of governing with an absolute majority. Perhaps in the future, Saxony may also fall into this category, but at the most, that would then be two states. The path to power does not lie through governing states, they can only be a stepping stone at the very most.
Announcing an oil agreement between the US and Venezuela, President Donald Trump is calling the deal "the biggest oil deal in world history."
Trump on Truth Social: On his platform Truth Social, Trump said the oil agreement will "more than double" American oil reserves, boost oil supply and lower prices at the gas pump. The agreement, he said, means the US will have majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela at "no cost" to American taxpayers.
"The United States of America has just entered into an Agreement with the Country of Venezuela on, THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!" Trump wrote. He added that, at his direction, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth worked closely with Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez and private businesses to secure majority US control of the reserves.
Venezuela's Response: According to multiple media reports, Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez welcomed the agreement, saying it could help revive the country's oil industry and generate more than $209 billion in tax revenue. The agreement involves developing 17 oil fields with a proven potential of 65 billion barrels, according to the Venezuelan government. Posting on X, Rubio said "this deal will bring nearly $100 billion in private investment, support thousands of high-paying jobs, and drive the reconstruction of Venezuela's economy."
The Bigger Picture: Trump's announcement comes after weeks of negotiations over an agreement that would give a US-backed private venture long-term access to Venezuelan oil fields. Reuters (Center) reported that the deal would give the US majority control of the reserves through a new venture, while Axios (Lean Left) reported that the arrangement would involve US equity and access to oil at cost.
Right Coverage:Fox Business (Lean Right) presented the agreement in a largely positive tone, emphasizing Trump and Rubio's claims that it will increase US oil supplies, lower gas prices and bring major investment to Venezuela. The report appeared to give little attention to potential questions or criticism surrounding the agreement.
Social media network X said Chinese bot accounts on its platform are trying to decrease support for the construction of new data centers.
The Details: X's Safety team said it identified a Chinese bot farm of 200,000 "inauthentic" accounts — 200 of which posted "in a manner that could manipulate a legitimate debate about American AI and energy policy." X said it remains "committed to maintaining an open and authentic platform where people debate topics of public interest" and that it would suspend accounts in violation of its Authenticity policy.
Previously: In June, OpenAI and other pro-AI groups claimed Chinese and other foreign-based accounts were posting on social media to sway public opinion toward opposing data centers. Notably, similar to OpenAI, the parent of ChatGPT, X has its own AI chatbot named Grok.
Politics: Data centers have become an increasingly controversial and relevant voter issue as the 2026 midterm elections approach. Two weeks ago, Pennsylvania's Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro ordered new restrictions on data center construction in the state, a move that media across the spectrum framed as a significant pivot from his stance on the issue earlier this year. Last week, The Washington Post (Lean Left bias) published an analysis that found candidates in both parties have shifted sharply against data centers over the past six months, with Democratic candidates making the move first. Recent polling from Quinnipiac University found data centers to be of greater concern to Pennsylvania Democratic voters than Republican ones.
Peter Kafka of Business Insider (Lean Left) published an opinion that argued, "It is certainly plausible that China has tried to use social media to convince Americans to hate data centers… But 'China tried to exploit opposition to data centers' is different from 'China created that opposition' — or even from 'China meaningfully amplified it.'" He added, "The bigger picture is that a report like this seems unlikely to turn people who don't like data centers into people who like data centers. More likely, it will just end up preaching to the choir."
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir posted a video on Sunday where female Palestinian prisoners complained about worsening conditions, and he took direct responsibility for them, adding that he was "pleased."
Key Exchange: A prisoner, whose face is blurred, said, "This is our third day without showering. We are not receiving medical treatment, and our clothes are not clean." Ben-Gvir replied, "The good conditions in the prisons are over. This is the current situation, and I am directly responsible for everything. I am pleased with these conditions."
Key Context:The Times of Israel (Center) used charge language like "mocking" and "berated" to describe Ben Gvir's comments, but prominently noted that one of the prisoners said she's part of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and that Ben Gvir reminded them of "far harsher conditions" Israeli hostages in Gaza faced. Alongside the video on X, Ben Gvir wrote, "The 'whining' of the female terrorists about the conditions in the prisons doesn't work on me. Our hostages had no conditions at all. I will continue to lead a policy of the absolute minimum!"
Hamas Statement:The Jerusalem Post (Center) prominently noted in its coverage that Hamas condemned Ben Gvir's comments as reflecting the "extent of fascism and political and moral depravity, and exposes the vengeful, terrorist mindset" Israel and its leaders have. Hamas said, "We warn of the danger of continuing to turn the occupation's prisons into open arenas for violations, humiliation, threats, torture, and murder, and of exploiting the occupation's leaders the suffering of our prisoners as cheap electoral propaganda."
Political Context: Israel will hold parliamentary elections on October 27, and last week Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Ben Gvir and fellow right-winger Bezalel Smotrich to unite their parties since Smotrich's party is currently polling below the threshold of votes needed to enter parliament. On Sunday, Ben Gvir posted an AI-generated political ad video captioned "We promised - we delivered!" that depicts himself ordering overweight prisoners into a prison where they then become skinny. Qatari outlet Al Jazeera (Lean Left) noted that since he took office in 2022, Ben Gvir has pushed for tougher conditions for Palestinian prisoners."
Previously: On July 31, Ben Gvir posted a video where a female Palestinian prisoner complained about the quality of food and water in prison, and he replied, "The food should not be good. This is not a hotel." Two weeks ago, a video surfaced from a podcast where Ben Gvir said he believed Israel should be killing "30 to 40" Palestinians in Gaza every night. In June, Ben Gvir made headlines for calling for a genocide against Israel's neighbor Lebanon.
Coverage Notes: AllSides did not find coverage of Ben Gvir's interactions from Western media outlets, though it was covered by many Middle Eastern sources, including both Israeli and Arab or Muslim-focused publications.
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