# Israel begins construction of execution facility

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/israel-execution-facility-for-palestinian-prisoners
> Updated: 2026-08-22T02:17:01.000Z. Sources: 69. Developments: 2.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has announced plans to establish a specialized unit and a new execution facility in central Israel. The facility is intended for the execution of Palestinian prisoners convicted of terrorism by military courts.

The project includes the construction of specialized observation booths or viewing areas designed to allow the families of victims to witness the hangings. This initiative follows legislation passed by the Knesset that mandates the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks aimed at ending Israel’s existence, requiring executions to occur within 90 days of sentencing. 

Reports indicate that these specific laws and the resulting execution procedures are restricted to Palestinians and do not apply to Israeli citizens. The development follows political support from the Likud and Otzma Yehudit parties.

Construction of the facility, which includes a dedicated death row section, has recently begun within a prison wing in the center of the country. Ben-Gvir described the development as the fulfillment of a campaign promise to implement the death penalty and worsen conditions for terrorists in prisons. 

Human rights organizations and legal specialists have criticized the move, warning it could create a “two-tier justice system.” The organization HaMoked noted that over 9,300 Palestinians are currently held in Israeli prisons.

## Claims

- Israel is constructing a new execution facility for convicted terrorists. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The new facility will include viewing rooms for the families of victims to witness executions. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Knesset approved a death penalty law for terrorists earlier this year. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The death penalty law applies to Palestinians and does not apply to Israelis. (single source)
- More than 9,300 Palestinians are currently held in Israeli prisons. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Israel begins construction of execution facility for convicted terrorists

Israel is building a new execution facility for convicted terrorists, featuring viewing areas for victims' families, following the recent passage of a death penalty law by the Knesset.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/israel-to-establish-specialized-unit-for-palestinian-executions

### 2026-08-18: Israel builds execution facility for Palestinian prisoners

Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has unveiled a new execution facility for Palestinians convicted of terrorism, featuring viewing booths for victims' families following a controversial new death penalty law.

65 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/israel-begins-construction-of-hanging-facility-for-death-row-inmates

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