Former captive urges Ben Gvir to authorize hanging of Palestinian detainees
Rom Braslavski, a former Israeli hostage, asked National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to permit him to hang Palestinian prisoners, and Ben Gvir said he would try to make it happen.
The ex-hostage Rom Braslavski appealed to Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s National Security Minister, requesting permission to execute Palestinian inmates by hanging. Ben Gvir responded that he would work toward fulfilling the request, describing the execution of Palestinian prisoners as one of his "greatest dreams." The exchange highlights a provocative stance from a senior minister on dealing with Palestinian detainees.
Why it matters
It reveals extremist language from a senior minister, raising concerns about incitement and rule of law.
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