Rom Braslavski, a former Israeli captive, has made a request to Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir seeking permission to carry out executions of Palestinian prisoners through hanging. The request was made public on August 16, 2026.
In response to Braslavski’s proposal, Ben Gvir indicated his support for the initiative. The minister stated that fulfilling such a request aligns with what he has described as one of his personal objectives, suggesting a receptiveness to the former captive’s demands.
The exchange reflects ongoing tensions within the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict and raises significant concerns regarding prisoner treatment and potential violations of international humanitarian law standards governing the conduct of detention facilities and the treatment of detainees in conflict situations.
Originally reported by Aljazeera →
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