Ben-Gvir Says He Would Push for Executions, Palestinian Displacement as Defense Minister
Israel's national security minister reportedly told a Palestinian prisoner he wanted to 'execute' him during a prison visit.
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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said he would push for executions and the displacement of Palestinians if named defense minister, according to reports, comments that came alongside an account of a remark he made during a visit to a Palestinian prisoner.
During the prison visit, Ben-Gvir reportedly told the prisoner, "I want to execute you," a statement that has drawn attention given his current cabinet role overseeing internal security matters in Israel.
Ben-Gvir has previously advocated for harsher measures against Palestinian prisoners and has been a vocal proponent of expanding Israeli control in the West Bank. His comments on seeking the defense portfolio suggest he would pursue an even more hardline approach were he to hold that position.
The remarks are likely to draw criticism from human rights organizations and Palestinian officials, who have repeatedly raised concerns over the treatment of Palestinian detainees in Israeli custody.
It was not immediately clear whether Ben-Gvir's ambitions for the defense ministry reflect an active bid for the role or broader commentary on his policy preferences.
Sources
- Israel’s Ben-Gvir vows to push for executions, Palestinian displacement if named defense minister — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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