Ben Gvir Calls for Executing Terrorists at Yuval Shai Svilem’s Funeral

National Security Minister and Otzma Yehudit chairman Itamar Ben Gvir called for executing imprisoned terrorists at Yuval Shai Svilem’s funeral on Sunday. In remarks published on his official channel, Ben Gvir described tightening prison conditions as important but said his broader objective was to secure executions. He said terrorists who remain alive in custody should be put to death and pledged to do everything he could to advance that goal. The remarks set out his demand without announcing an approved execution or an enacted policy change.