Israeli Delegation Visited Singapore Amid Death Penalty Discussions
An Israeli delegation from the Ministry of National Security and the Prison Service visited Singapore in May, a country where capital punishment is carried out by hanging. The visit, reported by the "Haaretz" newspaper, occurred approximately one month after the Knesset approved a law allowing for the death penalty for terrorists. The new Israeli law designates prison service officials to carry out executions by hanging.
The delegation included Hananel Dorfman, former chief of staff to National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, Ministry Director-General Rafeal Engel, and senior representatives from the police and prison service. According to "Haaretz" sources, the issue of capital punishment was discussed during the visit, although it was not officially on the agenda.
The Singaporean Embassy denied that the death penalty was discussed, stating that the meetings focused on emergencies, crime prevention, and forensics. The Israeli Ministry of National Security also confirmed that its representatives did not discuss the death penalty with their Singaporean counterparts.
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