Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir releases and posts a video in which he threatens to kill Hassan Salameh, a senior Hamas figure held in detention, according to multiple outlets. In the video, Ben-Gvir appears surrounded by security as he tells Salameh he wants to “execute” him.
Middle East Eye reports that Ben-Gvir captions the post with statements indicating he would ensure detainees like Salameh are “put to death,” and that he links the remarks to immigration policies aimed at driving Palestinians out of Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Al Jazeera also reports the video threat, describing Ben-Gvir’s message toward Salameh.
Hamas responds to the video, with Middle East Eye reporting that the group condemns it as provocative and as part of Israel’s alleged violations of international law. Hamas says the intimidation will not weaken its prisoners’ resolve and reiterates its efforts to secure the release of detainees.
