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Itamar Ben-Gvir announces execution facility for Palestinians
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has announced the construction of an execution facility designed for the hanging of Palestinians. The move follows a law approved on March 30, which mandates the death penalty for Palestinians from the West Bank convicted of terrorism by military courts.
The new facility will include specialized observation booths or cabins, allowing the families of victims to witness the executions. Under the law, once a final conviction is reached, the sentence must be carried out via hanging within 90 days. However, the legislation allows for the death penalty to be substituted with life imprisonment under certain special circumstances.
The law passed with 62 votes in favor, 48 against, and one abstention. Critics have noted that the legal framework applies to Palestinians in military courts, whereas similar offenses by Israeli citizens are handled through ordinary judicial channels.
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Benjamin Netanyahu · Israel · Itamar Ben-Gvir · Likud · West Bank
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The death penalty can be substituted with life imprisonment under special circumstances. www.las2orillas.co
- [● 2 SOURCES] The execution facility will include observation booths or cabins for the families of victims to witness the hangings. www.las2orillas.co · www.ultimahora.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A law approved on March 30 establishes the death penalty for Palestinians from the West Bank convicted of terrorism by military courts. www.las2orillas.co
- [● 2 SOURCES] Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced the construction of an execution facility for Palestinians. www.las2orillas.co · www.ultimahora.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sentences must be executed by hanging within 90 days of a final conviction. www.las2orillas.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The law was approved with 62 votes in favor, 48 against, and 1 abstention. www.las2orillas.co