WATCH: Ben Gvir celebrates as Knesset advances death penalty bill

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir was seen distributing sweets after the Knesset advanced a bill to introduce the death penalty for terrorists—legislation he has long supported.

Israel's Minister for National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, is handing out baklavas celebrating the approval of the first reading of the bill on the death penalty for terrorists.

"We have made history."pic.twitter.com/kSBJ7sC0FZ

— Vivid. (@VividProwess) November 10, 2025

BREAKING: Israel’s Knesset has passed the death penalty for terrorists bill in its first reading.

In a surreal scene, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir started handing out baklava in the plenum to celebrate before ushers removed the trays. pic.twitter.com/kPijd79CAH

— Zvika Klein צביקה קליין (@ZvikaKlein) November 10, 2025

Ben Gvir flips the script.

After the first Knesset reading approving the death penalty for terrorists, Ben Gvir handed out sweets in a mocking reversal of a long, dark Arab tradition.

Palestinians have celebrated murder, handing out candy after terror attacks against Jews…… pic.twitter.com/VwZo56eqUn

— Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil) November 11, 2025

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