politics
May 4, 2026
Israel’s Ben Gvir celebrates birthday with ‘noose cakes’
Israel’s Ben Gvir has celebrated his birthday with noose cakes after helping to push legislation introducing the death penalty for Palestinians
TL;DR
- Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir celebrated his 50th birthday with cakes featuring nooses.
- The noose imagery is linked to Ben Gvir's advocacy for legislation introducing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terrorism.
- The law, passed in March, mandates hanging for deadly attack convictions in military courts, with critics noting it effectively exempts Jewish Israelis.
- Attendees at the birthday celebration included top law enforcement officials and cabinet ministers, sparking controversy.
- The legislation has drawn international condemnation and warnings from UN experts regarding violations of international law.
- Ben Gvir has a history of inflammatory statements regarding Palestinians and has faced sanctions in multiple countries.
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