Israel’s Ben-Gvir posts video of gallows site for hanging Palestinians
Summary
Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, posted a video showing the building of a gallows site intended for hanging Palestinians convicted of terrorism. This follows a new Israeli law requiring death sentences for such cases, which has drawn strong international criticism.Key Facts
- Itamar Ben-Gvir is Israel’s national security minister and a far-right politician.
- The video shows construction of a gallows complex for hanging Palestinians convicted of terror offenses.
- Jewish Israelis accused of similar crimes will not be executed at this site.
- The death penalty law passed this year requires military courts to impose death sentences except in special cases.
- Ben-Gvir has a history of extremist statements and convictions for incitement and support for a banned group.
- The new law and the gallows plan have faced widespread condemnation from international groups and governments.
- Ben-Gvir has been sanctioned by France, Ireland, and the UK for his actions and statements.
- Leading figures including the UN Secretary-General and European officials have denounced Ben-Gvir’s recent calls for mass targeted killings in Gaza as violations of international law.
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