Israeli security minister posts video vowing to kill senior Hamas detainee
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir shared a video in which he threatens to execute Hamas leader Hassan Salameh and promises harsher policies if he becomes defence minister.
Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel's National Security Minister, uploaded a video showing himself surrounded by security staff while threatening to execute Hamas senior prisoner Hassan Salameh, who is linked to Yahya Sinwar. Ben Gvir wrote that if he were appointed defence minister, he would ensure that detainees such as Salameh are "put to death." He further announced plans to advance immigration policies designed to drive Palestinians out of Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
The post was shared on his social-media account on September 27, 2026, accompanied by a personal statement recalling past attacks in Jerusalem. The video has sparked concern over escalating rhetoric from the far-right faction within the Israeli government.
Why it matters
The minister's public death threat raises tensions and signals a possible shift toward harsher treatment of Palestinian detainees.
How this story developed
- Sep 1 Israeli prime minister's wife faces libel claim over Oct. 7 accusations
- Sep 10 Naza was added to the Venice Film Festival line‑up only weeks before the event concludes.
- Sep 11 Israeli leaders announced that the Hezbollah tunnel network on Ali Taher ridge had been destroyed.
- Sep 11 Golan has filed a defamation lawsuit against Sara Netanyahu.
- Sep 11 Israel announced it will continue striking Hezbollah sites after the tunnel demolition.
- Sep 19 Netanyahu pledged legislation to strip citizenship from those who “defame” soldiers.
- Sep 22 Mayor Zohran Mamdani reiterated his view that Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal, noting the ICC’s arrest warrant but acknowledging he cannot detain the Israeli leader.
- Sep 24 Netanyahu announced he will use his UN appearance to directly attack New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- Sep 24 Netanyahu delivered the UN address and a large walkout occurred.
- Sep 26 The film’s worldwide theatrical rollout began late September and a free online streaming launch was announced for November.
- Sep 27 The Israeli military said the strike hit a militant.
- Sep 28 Netanyahu held a private hour‑long meeting with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi and asked him to publicly reject the allegation that the UAE had warned Israel of the Oct 7 attack.
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