Ben-Gvir’s gallows spectacle gives Israel’s enemies ammunition- comment

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's recent actions, including a video of a gallows being constructed for Palestinian terrorists and his public celebration of the death penalty, are providing ammunition to Israel's critics. Ben-Gvir stated, "I promised to worsen the conditions of terrorists in prisons – we kept it," and that a "death row and hanging facility are also starting to take shape." These displays, such as wearing a gallows pin and receiving a gallows-themed cake, are seen as a public celebration of death rather than a sober argument for capital punishment. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has remained silent on Ben-Gvir's behavior, which critics argue damages Israel's international reputation as a liberal democracy. U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee emphasized the importance of Israel not giving "ammunition to their critics," highlighting that such actions hurt Israel's image and provide material for those seeking to delegitimize the country.