Criminal9/21/2026

Ben-Gvir Raised the Issue of the Death Penalty for Terrorists at the Meeting

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir proposed discussing the imposition of the death penalty at a closed meeting, two hours before the start of Yom Kippur. According to Walla News, no final decision was made: the issue will be examined at another meeting attended by the Chief Military Advocate General.

Key facts

•Publication date: September 21, 2026
•Publication time: 19:49
•Discussion initiated by: Itamar Ben-Gvir
•Benjamin Netanyahu requested the military's position
•Next step: Discussion with the Chief Military Advocate General

What Happened

At a small security meeting, Ben-Gvir said that the case under consideration meets the criteria for imposing the death penalty on terrorists. The report provides no details about the case itself or the legal criteria.

Participants' Positions

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked for the position of the Israel Defense Forces to be presented. Military representatives said that, from their perspective, they saw no impediment to it. However, the source does not detail the legal basis for this position.

What Decision Was Made

The participants agreed to hold another professional discussion attended by the Chief Military Advocate General. This means the report concerns only a preliminary examination of the issue, and not the imposition or execution of a death sentence. The name of the statute, the specific proceeding, and details of the person concerned are not stated in the source.

What this means for you

For residents of Israel, the report does not indicate at this stage any change in the law or in sentencing procedures. It reports only on the continuation of the professional discussion in a specific case; the final legal conclusion and the next steps are not stated in the source.

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