National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited on Tuesday the site of a future execution wing for convicted terrorists, currently under construction at an undisclosed location in central Israel. The facility is intended for hanging terrorists sentenced to death under the new law. Its exact location has not been revealed.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited on Tuesday the construction site of a future execution wing for convicted terrorists at an undisclosed location in central Israel, as The Zioneer reported. The visit follows a detailed plan for the facility that Ben-Gvir unveiled Tuesday evening, which includes a death-row wing, a hanging chamber, and an observation area where victims and their families could witness executions. The facility is being built as part of implementing Israel's new death-penalty law for terrorists, which Ben-Gvir has championed since taking office.
The Zioneer first reported on the construction on Tuesday at 15:54 Jerusalem, when Ben-Gvir confirmed that work had begun on the dedicated death-row wing and hanging chamber. Later that day, he released detailed specifications, including the observation area. The visit itself — the first known ministerial inspection of the site — underscores the government's commitment to operationalizing the law, despite ongoing public debate over its implementation. The exact location of the facility remains classified for security reasons.
Ben-Gvir has been a consistent advocate for capital punishment for convicted terrorists since assuming his role. As The Zioneer reported on July 27, he stated in an interview that he would be "very happy" to carry out a death sentence himself. The minister has also linked the death-penalty push to broader prison reforms and a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism, themes he has emphasized repeatedly in recent months.
The law's implementation timeline and the facility's operational readiness remain unclear. No executions have been carried out under the new legislation, and no convicted terrorists are currently on death row in the facility. Questions also persist regarding legal challenges and the precise judicial process required to impose the penalty.
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