Palestinians denounce Israeli minister Ben-Gvir’s threats against prisoner
Summary
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video threatening to kill Hamas prisoner Hassan Salama inside his jail cell. Palestinian groups condemned the act, calling it degrading and a political stunt before Israel’s elections. Ben-Gvir has a history of making strong threats against Palestinian prisoners and supports harsh laws, including the death penalty for some Palestinians.Key Facts
- Itamar Ben-Gvir is Israel’s National Security Minister and a far-right politician.
- He posted video footage showing him threatening to kill Hamas prisoner Hassan Salama.
- Salama has been in prison for 30 years for attacks linked to Hamas.
- Palestinian groups called Ben-Gvir’s threat degrading and a political stunt before elections on October 27.
- Ben-Gvir supports a new Israeli law allowing the death penalty for some Palestinian prisoners, but not for Jewish Israelis.
- In July, Ben-Gvir called for “voluntary emigration” of Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank.
- He also supports expanding Jewish settlements and issuing gun licenses in occupied Palestinian areas.
- Ben-Gvir’s actions and plans have drawn criticism from Palestinians, regional governments, and international leaders.
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