Death Penalty for Terrorists Law
Ben-Gvir unveils hanging facility, viewing booths for terrorists in Israeli prison
The Death Penalty for Terrorists law was passed by the Knesset plenum in March and later added to the West Bank's security regulations by IDF Central Command chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth in May.
Israel should kill ‘30-40’ Gazans every night, Ben-Gvir says on ex-hostage’s podcast
Each terrorist death closes a door to more terrorism - opinion
Israel's new death penalty law will only unlock more doors for terror - opinion
Ben-Gvir appoints bereaved family members as official inspectors under terrorist death penalty law
The official inspectors will play a central role in overseeing the conditions of the terrorists sentenced to death, and are granted supervisory powers regarding the implementation of the law.
Ex-Shin Bet official: The death penalty isn't revenge, it's how terror loses its key - opinion
The arguments for Israel’s new death penalty law for Palestinian terrorists
'A bloody wake-up call': Israeli politicians, officials condemn deadly terror shooting attack
One person was killed, and five others were wounded in the attack, which began at Kochav Yair and continued on past Tsur Yitshak, Tsur Natan, and Selait.
Gov’t allocates over NIS 1 billion to prosecute October 7 terrorists in military tribunals
Lawmakers who sponsored the bill likened it to the Eichmann trials in 1961, which broadcast live and recorded testimonies of Holocaust survivors throughout the world before the execution.
Arab lawmakers seek to join High Court petition against death penalty law
According to the request, the applicants asked to join after the petition was filed, citing their public interest in the law and involvement in the parliamentary and public debate around it.
Hamas leadership calls for kidnapping of IDF soldiers following death penalty law passing - report
In a document, Hamas described the proposed legislation as a “fascist law,” and urged members of the organization’s military wing to escalate and carry out “active operations.”
IDF's Central Command chief signs amendment to enact death penalty for terrorists in West Bank
IDF Central Command chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth Bluth’s signing marks the start of a significant policy change within the defense establishment since the October 7 massacre.
Who gets to belong? Palestinians in Syria confront old suspicions under new rule
Arrests, media attacks, and changes in official terminology have deepened anxiety among Palestinian refugees over their legal status and place in Syrian society.
Knesset passes law to prosecute October 7 terrorists, conduct public trials in Jerusalem
The law was passed by a unanimous vote of 93 to 0, as the Knesset opened its summer session on Sunday, following more than a month-long spring recess.
Police officials criticized for attending Ben-Gvir's birthday party
During the party, the minister’s wife, Ayala Ben-Gvir, presented him with a cake decorated with a drawing of a hanging noose.