Prisoners & Detainees
Captive Israeli soldier urges Ben Gvir to execute Palestinian prisoners
Image credit: Middle East Eye
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A former Israeli soldier held captive in Gaza has requested permission from National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to execute Palestinian detainees, Middle East Eye reported. Rom Braslavski rejected using a rope, stating he wanted to kill prisoners with his own hands rather than by other means.
The request comes amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Ben Gvir has advocated hardline security policies and taken forceful stances on Palestinian affairs throughout his political career. His ministry oversees internal security and police matters within Israeli jurisdiction, though authority over military detainees typically falls elsewhere in the chain of command.
