Prisoners & Detainees
Ben Gvir boasts of hardened prison conditions for Palestinian inmates
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has stated that he is proud of toughened policies and harsh conditions imposed on Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, Shehab Wire reported. Ben Gvir characterized the prisons as a "nightmare" for Palestinians and said he is seeking to expand these hardened measures.
The remarks represent Ben Gvir's public endorsement of restrictive detention policies affecting the Palestinian prisoner population held in Israeli facilities.
