Israel’s Ben-Gvir posts video of gallows site for hanging Palestinians
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Key context: <p>Far-right minister says those convicted in military courts of terror offences will be executed after passing of death penalty law that does not apply to Israelis</p><p>Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has attracted international sanctions and condemnation for his activities, has posted a gloating video of the construction of the site of a gallows where Palestinians convicted of terror offences, but not Jewish extremists accused of similar crimes, will be hanged.</p><p>Ben-Givr said the new execution site would be equipped with viewing booths where families of victims could watch the hangings.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/20/israel-ben-gvir-video-gallows-site-hanging-palestinians">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Far-right minister says those convicted in military courts of terror offences will be executed after passing of death penalty law that does not apply to IsraelisIsrael’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has attracted international sanctions and condemnation for his activities, has posted a gloating video of the construction of the site of a gallows where Palestinians convicted of terror offences, but not Jewish extremists accused of similar crimes, will be hanged.Ben-Givr said the new execution site would be equipped with viewing booths where families of victims could watch the hangings. Continue reading...
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