Israel's National Security Minister Vows To Strip Prisoners Of All Privileges
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir declared his policy is to strip state security prisoners of all privileges, starting with small items like olives. He stated that 11 assassination attempts have not deterred him, as he believes demonstrating strength is key to deterring enemies. Ben-Gvir intends to apply similar changes to the police and the army.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir aims to remove all privileges from state security prisoners.
- Ben-Gvir defended removing olives from prisoner meals, calling it a start to taking away privileges.
- He claims to have survived 11 assassination attempts due to his policies.
- The minister believes showing strength and resolve is crucial to deterring enemies.
- Ben-Gvir intends to implement similar changes in the police and the army.
Israel's Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, stated at a conference organized by Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth that his policy towards state security prisoners is aimed at removing all their former privileges, including minor ones like olives from their meals. He defended the decision to exclude olives, saying "It all starts with the small things," and that his actions are meant to establish complete control.
Ben-Gvir asserted that personal threats and assassination attempts, which he claims have occurred 11 times, have not deterred him from his course. He believes that demonstrating strength and resolve is the only way to make adversaries abandon aggressive plans, stating, "Our enemies respect reality." He explained that a firm approach to the prison system changes perceptions, making potential attackers reconsider due to the perception of a "crazy" running the prisons.
Looking ahead, Ben-Gvir expressed his intention to extend his approach to other security forces. "The changes I made in the police, I want to make in the army too," he concluded, indicating a desire to implement similar reforms across Israel's security apparatus.
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