Israel's National Security Minister Demands Harsher Measures Against Palestinian Militants
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for the death penalty for Palestinian militants and the deportation of their families, following the death of Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilem. He also demanded the dissolution of the Palestinian Authority, accusing it of encouraging violence. Ben-Gvir noted the abolition of preferential conditions for Palestinian prisoners and reported thwarting an attempt by inmates to celebrate potential election losses. He urged support for his party in upcoming elections.
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- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir demanded the death penalty for Palestinian militants and deportation of their families.
- Ben-Gvir called for the complete dissolution of the Palestinian Authority, accusing it of encouraging violence.
- Preferential conditions for Palestinian prisoners have been abolished as part of prison system reforms, Ben-Gvir stated.
- Militants involved in the October 23 incident were killed by security forces at the scene.
- The Knesset has given preliminary approval to a bill introducing the death penalty for terrorists.
- Ben-Gvir reported thwarting an inmate attempt to celebrate potential election losses at Levi'a prison.
Israel's Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has called for stricter measures against Palestinian militants, including the legislative approval of the death penalty for those who commit fatal attacks and the deportation of their families. These statements were made during a memorial ceremony for Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilem, who was killed in a recent shooting incident. Ben-Gvir also strongly criticized the Palestinian Authority's leadership, demanding its complete dissolution.
Ben-Gvir highlighted his ministry's reforms to the prison system, stating that preferential conditions for Palestinian prisoners, which had been in place for four decades, have been abolished. He emphasized the importance of prosecuting surviving militants involved in attacks and imposing the harshest penalties. The militants responsible for the October 23 incident were killed by security forces at the scene.
The Knesset has already given preliminary approval to a controversial bill proposed by Ben-Gvir's party that would introduce the death penalty for terrorists. Ben-Gvir expressed his conviction that this initiative must be fully implemented. He also advocated for ceasing operations with the Ramallah-based authorities, accusing the Palestinian Authority of systematically encouraging violence and glorifying individuals who attack Israeli citizens.
Following his official remarks, Ben-Gvir posted on social media platform X about an incident at Levi'a prison. He reported that inmates were secretly collecting food remnants to prepare a celebratory meal for upcoming election results, potentially to mark the defeat of the current right-wing coalition. Prison Service personnel, under Commissioner Kobi Yaacobi, thwarted this attempt, confiscated the supplies, and placed the involved individuals in solitary confinement after a disciplinary hearing. Ben-Gvir stated that the strict detention regime would continue and urged voters to support his political party in the upcoming elections.
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