Prisoners & Detainees
Ben Gvir touts planned execution facility for Palestinian prisoners
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Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir boasted Tuesday about construction of a facility intended for executing Palestinian prisoners, Middle East Eye reported. Ben Gvir made the comments publicly, describing plans for the structure without providing further details about its location or timeline for completion.
The remarks represent an explicit statement by a senior Israeli official regarding capital punishment for Palestinians held in custody. Ben Gvir, who oversees Israel's national security portfolio, has previously taken hardline stances on security matters and Palestinian detainees. His comments come amid continued international scrutiny of Israel's detention practices and the legal status of Palestinians held under military jurisdiction.
