Ben Gvir has championed legislation which would introduce the death penalty against Palestinians in military courts<\/p>\n
Israel\u2019s ultranationalist National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir celebrated his 50th birthday this weekend, treating guests to slices of a cake featuring a noose. Attendees included several top law enforcement officials.
\nThe cake was an apparent allusion to Ben Gvir\u2019s advocacy for legislation that would introduce the death penalty for Palestinians found guilty of \u201cterrorism.\u201d
\nAt the Saturday night celebration at Villa Space in Moshav Emunim in southern Israel, Ben Gvir\u2019s wife, Ayala, presented him with a cake featuring a noose and the words: \u201cMazel tov to Minister Ben Gvir, sometimes dreams come true.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hamas celebrates killing Israelis.Ben Gvir celebrates killing Palestinians.Unless this stops, how will there ever be peace? https:\/\/t.co\/kTxuMoaIdx\u2014 Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 3, 2026 <\/p>\n
The celebration featured another tall birthday cake bearing the image of Israel, Ben Gvir\u2019s portrait, two guns, and a golden noose.<\/p>\n
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The noose paraphernalia was an apparent allusion to the Death Penalty for Terrorists Law, which was passed by the Knesset in March by 62 votes to 47. The legislation mandates that Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks in military courts be sentenced to hanging \u2014 a provision that critics say effectively exempts Jewish Israelis.
\nSentences are to be carried out within 90 days of the ruling, with no right of appeal. The sentence could be mitigated to life imprisonment only under some unspecified \u201cspecial circumstances.\u201d<\/p>\n
Read more<\/p>\n
Israeli MPs cheer death penalty for Palestinians accused of terrorism (VIDEO)<\/p>\n
Ben Gvir and his party members had worn noose-shaped lapel pins for several months as a symbol of their commitment to the legislation, while the minister himself argued last year that \u201cthere is no such thing as \u2018Palestinian people.\u2019\u201d
\nThe law has sparked international condemnation, with Germany, France, the UK, Italy, New Zealand, and Australia expressing \u201cdeep concern\u201d over the legislation and urging Israel to abandon it. UN experts also warned that the new rule violates international law, contend that it \u201ceffectively singles out Palestinians for execution.\u201d
\nThe guest list stirred nearly as much controversy as the cakes. Senior commanders in attendance included Jerusalem District Commander Avshalom Peled, Judea and Samaria District Commander Moshe Pinchi, and Prison Service Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi. Cabinet ministers, including Defense Minister Israel Katz and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana were also present.
\nPolice Commissioner Danny Levy permitted only the most senior command staff to attend, warning all lower-ranking officers to stay away. The directive came despite widespread fears that Ben Gvir could put pressure on law enforcement and undermine police independence.
\nBen Gvir is known for his inflammatory views regarding Palestinians, and once boasted that he would do his best so that \u201cthe terrorists [in prison] receive the minimum of the minimum\u201d in food. The minister has been sanctioned in the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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