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Israel's National Security Minister Vows To Strip Prisoners Of All Privileges

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.

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What happened

01National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir aims to remove all privileges from state security prisoners.
02Ben-Gvir defended removing olives from prisoner meals, calling it a start to taking away privileges.
03He claims to have survived 11 assassination attempts due to his policies.
04The minister believes showing strength and resolve is crucial to deterring enemies.
05Ben-Gvir intends to implement similar changes in the police and the army.

Ben-Gvir intends to apply similar changes to the police and the army.

Translated and summarized by baba from Mignews, the latest report. Read Mignews’s original