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Ben Gvir Demands Death Penalty, Threatens Coalition Exit

10/19/2025

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Ben Gvir's Ultimatum

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has given Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a deadline to dismantle Hamas and implement the death penalty for terrorists.
The Otzma Yehudit party would leave the government if these demands are not met.
Following a deadly attack, Ben Gvir's party seeks to expedite legislation on the death penalty.
Israel has launched airstrikes in southern Gaza, claiming Hamas violated a ceasefire brokered by President Donald Trump.

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Trump Warns Hamas

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that any Hamas attack would violate the ceasefire he brokered.
He said measures would protect Gaza's civilians if Hamas proceeds.
Trump added he would not send U.S. troops into Gaza, saying local forces would handle it.
This signals a shift from indifference to a more aggressive stance against Hamas.
The situation remains tense as Israel continues airstrikes and pressure mounts on Netanyahu to act.

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Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed in 1993, marked a pivotal moment in Israeli-Palestinian relations, establishing a framework for Palestinian self-governance and mutual recognition between Israel and the PLO. Despite initial hopes, ongoing tensions, including settlement expansions and violence from groups like Hamas, have hindered progress. Today, demands for stricter measures against Hamas reflect the unresolved issues stemming from these historic agreements.

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Ben Gvir's Ultimatum

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has given Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a deadline to dismantle Hamas and implement the death penalty for terrorists.
The Otzma Yehudit party would leave the government if these demands are not met.
Following a deadly attack, Ben Gvir's party seeks to expedite legislation on the death penalty.
Israel has launched airstrikes in southern Gaza, claiming Hamas violated a ceasefire brokered by President Donald Trump.

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