Israel’s Ben-Gvir posts video of gallows site for hanging Palestinians
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 Jewish extremists
TL;DR
- Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video of a gallows complex under construction for the execution of Palestinians convicted of terror offenses.
- The new execution site will reportedly have viewing booths for victims' families.
- The construction follows the passage of a death penalty law for terror offenses, which critics argue is discriminatory and does not apply to Jewish extremists.
- Ben-Gvir, known for extremist statements, has previously faced international sanctions and condemnation.
- International bodies and foreign governments have condemned the law and Ben-Gvir's recent calls for punitive killings in Gaza.
- The construction of the gallows is occurring amidst wider international criticism of Israel's actions, including settlement expansion.