Ben-Gvir Details Plans for Palestinian 'Death Row'

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir detailed plans on April 5, 2026 to establish a Palestinian 'death row' inside Israeli prisons, signaling a further escalation of hardline policies toward Palestinian detainees. The announcement drew international condemnation from human rights groups and Palestinian officials, who warned the move would violate international law regarding the treatment of prisoners. Critics described the proposal as part of a broader pattern of punitive measures targeting Palestinian prisoners under Ben-Gvir's tenure as National Security Minister.