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Israel Builds Dedicated Death Row Wing and Gallows Following Death Penalty Law for Terrorists

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 3 hours ago

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Israel is constructing a dedicated death row wing with a gallows in central Israel following the passage of a death penalty law for terrorists. The facility will allow victims' families to witness executions, and official visits will be permitted. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir affirmed the government's commitment to enforcing the law and harshly punishing terrorists.

  • 01Israel is building a specialized death row wing with a gallows in central Israel.
  • 02The facility will house terrorists sentenced to death under the new law.
  • 03Viewing cells will allow victims' families to observe executions.
  • 04Official visits by bereaved families will be allowed to oversee the process.
  • 05National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir emphasized fulfilling promises to punish terrorists harshly.
  • 06The construction marks a historic step in implementing the death penalty law for terrorists.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Israel Builds Dedicated Death Row Wing and Gallows Following Death Penalty Law for Terrorists
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Israel Builds Dedicated Death Row and Gallows Facility Following Death Penalty Law

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