Israel’s Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir has slammed the US for condemning his earlier call for the exodus of Gazans, saying Israel is “not another star on the American flag.”

“The United States is our best friend, but first of all we will do what is best for the State of Israel: the migration of hundreds of thousands from Gaza will allow the residents of the enclave to return home and live in security and protect the IDF soldiers,” the far-right minister said in a post on X.