Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, issued a sharp condemnation of Israel’s military operations in Gaza this week. In a statement posted to social media, Gharibabadi alleged that Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has implemented a 'nightly quota' for the number of Palestinians killed in the enclave.

Gharibabadi’s comments come as the death toll in Gaza continues to rise despite international discussions regarding potential ceasefires. Beyond the accusation of a set quota for fatalities, the Iranian official also criticized Israeli rhetoric concerning the potential expulsion of Palestinians and the expansion of settlements in the territory. He characterized these actions and statements as criminal, framing them as part of a broader, deliberate strategy against the Palestinian population.

This accusation reflects the ongoing diplomatic hostility between Tehran and Tel Aviv. While the Iranian official’s claims are presented as a direct critique of Israeli policy, they represent a significant escalation in the rhetoric used by Iranian leadership to describe the military campaign in Gaza. There has been no immediate response from the Israeli government regarding these specific allegations, and the claims have not been independently verified by international observers or humanitarian organizations operating on the ground in Gaza.