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Ben-Gvir visits gallows museum, threatens the death penalty

Ben-Gvir visits gallows museum, threatens the death penalty

Summary

Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited a museum in Jerusalem and made a public statement about supporting the death penalty for terrorists. His proposal has received criticism from human rights organizations, which argue it is unfair.

Key Facts

  • Itamar Ben-Gvir is Israel's National Security Minister.
  • He recorded a video in front of gallows at a museum in Jerusalem.
  • He talked about wanting to expand the reasons for using the death penalty.
  • The proposed changes aim to apply the death penalty to terrorists.
  • Human rights groups have criticized this proposal as being discriminatory.
  • The visit and statements have been controversial.

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