Ben Gvir Pushes for Death Penalty for Terrorists Ahead of Yom Kippur
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir raised the possibility of implementing the death penalty for terrorists during a security discussion held approximately two hours before the start of Yom Kippur. Ben Gvir argued that the current case meets the criteria for applying the law.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested responses from the IDF regarding the feasibility of implementing the death penalty in this specific instance. IDF representatives present at the discussion indicated there were no operational objections from their end, though the Military Advocate General did not attend.
The issue is expected to be revisited by the security cabinet in a subsequent professional discussion, which will include the Military Advocate General. This meeting aims to further examine the handling of the case and the potential application of the death penalty law.
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