Jerusalem: A video shared by Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has gone viral, drawing widespread condemnation for what human rights observers call a blatant display of abuse and humiliation against Palestinian detainees.
According to international media reports, Ben-Gvir posted the footage himself on social media. In the video, the minister is seen standing before a group of Palestinian prisoners whose hands are tied behind their backs as they lie face-down on the ground.
Speaking at the scene, Ben-Gvir called for the death penalty for the prisoners, claiming that “these people came to kill our children and our women.”
The footage has sparked outrage across human rights circles, with activists saying it exposes the “inhumane treatment” of detainees and the growing influence of hardline voices within the Israeli government.
Critics argue that such public displays further deepen tensions in the already volatile region, where violence between Israeli forces and Palestinians continues to escalate.
Ben-Gvir, known for his far-right nationalist views, has faced repeated criticism for his hardline stance and statements against Palestinians.
