Palestinians denounce Israeli minister Ben-Gvir’s threats against prisoner
Footage of national security minister taunting Hassan Salama in his cell draws sharp condemnation from Palestinians.
Hamas has strongly denounced a threat by Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to kill Palestinian prisoner Hassan Salameh. The violent statement from the extremist minister was met with widespread condemnation from the Palestinian organization.
Hamas labeled Ben-Gvir's threat as "provocative" and a "flagrant violation of all international laws". In a statement, Hamas declared that the video would not "weaken his resolve or that of our other prisoners". The group also reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to securing the release of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.
"We have exerted – and will continue to exert – every possible effort at all levels and through all means to secure the release of our prisoners from the occupation's jails," Hamas stated. "We remain committed to this pledge until they attain their freedom."
Hamas emphasized that their pursuit of prisoner releases is not limited to Ben-Gvir, but extends to all individuals held captive by Israel. The group warned that those who engage in such actions, including Ben-Gvir and other leaders of the fascist entity, will face the same fate as other war criminals throughout history.
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