National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir posted a video on Friday showing himself standing over bound Palestinian prisoners, calling for the death penalty for those accused of terrorism. In the footage, Ben Gvir pointed to detainees he claimed were involved in the October 7 attacks, insisting that harsher measures, including capital punishment, are needed to deter future violence. He has repeatedly boasted about imposing tough conditions on Palestinian inmates and has threatened to leave the government coalition if his death penalty bill does not advance soon. The push for this legislation has faced opposition within the government, but recent developments suggest renewed efforts to bring it to a vote, including the establishment of a special tribunal to try those accused of atrocities.
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