Israeli Minister Visits Hamas Leader, Pushes for Death Penalty
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited Hamas leader Hassan Salama in his prison cell, describing the encounter as a personal closure to a long-standing issue. Salama is serving a life sentence for orchestrating deadly bus bombings in Jerusalem in the mid-1990s that killed dozens of civilians. Ben-Gvir stated that Salama acted on the orders of Hamas leadership and was closely linked to Yahya Sinwar and Mohammed Deif.
During the visit, captured on video and posted to social media, Ben-Gvir confronted Salama, calling his actions unacceptable. The minister recalled participating in street protests after the bombings as a youth and now holding the position of National Security Minister. He highlighted that conditions for militant prisoners have been significantly tightened during his tenure.
Ben-Gvir announced his intention to pursue legislation for the death penalty for terrorists who commit grave crimes against Israeli civilians. He also expressed support for initiatives related to migration from Gaza and the West Bank. The publication of the visit and Ben-Gvir's statements have generated significant public discussion in Israel and drawn media attention to the conditions of high-security prisoners.
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