Key facts
- Former Israeli captive Rom Braslavski asked Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to allow him to personally execute Palestinian prisoners.
- Ben Gvir agreed to the request, stating it was one of his dreams and that he would try to make it happen.
- Ben Gvir expressed satisfaction with the suffering of Palestinian prisoners.
- Ben Gvir shared a video of the construction of a dedicated execution facility for Palestinians.
- A bill to impose the death penalty on those accused of participating in the October 7 attacks was approved by parliament.
Former Israeli soldier Rom Braslavski, who was held captive in Gaza and released in October 2025, asked Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to allow him to personally execute Palestinian prisoners. During an interview for Braslavski's podcast, Ben Gvir responded positively to the request, stating it was one of his dreams and that he would try to facilitate it, adding that the prisoners 'don't deserve to live.' Ben Gvir, whose ministry oversees the Prison Service, has long advocated for harsher conditions for Palestinian detainees. He also shared a video on Telegram showing the construction of a dedicated execution facility for Palestinians, following the parliament's approval of a bill to impose the death penalty on those accused of participating in the October 7 attacks. Ben Gvir expressed satisfaction with the difficult conditions faced by Palestinian prisoners and called for intensified attacks in Gaza, including targeted assassinations and the expulsion of the population, reiterating his support for Israeli settlements throughout Gaza. Recent polls indicate significant Israeli public support for expelling Palestinians from the West Bank and annexing the territory. The International Criminal Court is reportedly examining the issuance of an arrest warrant for Ben Gvir.