Ben-Gvir escalates: Israel to construct facility designated for execution of Palestinian prisoners

Amid widespread legal and political controversy, Israel is moving to construct a specialized wing and facility designed specifically for carrying out execution sentences against Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.

According to the Israeli news outlet i24, Israeli authorities have begun preliminary work on establishing a prison wing designated for death row inmates in central Israel. The move follows the passage of legislation permitting the death penalty for individuals convicted of carrying out armed actions against the occupation.

The project is part of a broader plan overseen by the Ministry of National Security, headed by far-right Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and his Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) party. It entails the construction of an isolated compound for those sentenced to death, alongside a dedicated execution facility.

According to Israeli media, the project also incorporates viewing areas designed to allow members of Israeli families to attend and observe executions, as well as special arrangements for family representatives to visit the compound.