Nationwide Safety Minister MK Itamar Ben-Gvir has appointed six participants of bereaved households from the Opting for Lifestyles Discussion board as authentic inspectors underneath the Loss of life Penalty for Terrorists Legislation, Ben-Gvir showed on Wednesday.
Amongst the ones appointed are Herzl Hajaj, father of Lt. Shir Hajaj, who used to be murdered within the Armon Hanatziv ramming assault, and Boaz Kokia, father of Sgt. Ron Kokia, who used to be murdered in a terrorist assault in Arad.
The authentic inspectors will play a central function in overseeing the prerequisites of the terrorists sentenced to loss of life, and are granted supervisory powers in regards to the implementation of the regulation.
“The Death Penalty for Terrorists Law is intended to restore deterrence to the State of Israel and make clear to every terrorist that anyone who chooses to murder Jews will pay the highest possible price,” Ben-Gvir said.
“No one is more deserving than families who have paid the heaviest price in the fight against terrorism to be part of the oversight mechanism for implementing the law. This appointment reflects recognition of the pain of terror victims and their right to be partners in the struggle for justice and deterrence.”
The regulation can even permit inspectors to be provide all through the execution of loss of life sentences as a part of their oversight and tracking function.
“For years, we fought against the favorable conditions enjoyed by the murderers of our loved ones in order to create deterrence and prevent the next murder. I would like to thank National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for the revolution he has led regarding terrorists imprisoned in Israel. For years, terrorists enjoyed conditions and benefits that were beyond reason, while the families of those murdered and injured were left to cope alone with the pain and loss. Minister Ben-Gvir led a profound change in this policy and restored the understanding that a terrorist’s place is in prison under minimal conditions, not at a summer camp funded by Israeli citizens,” Herzl Hajaj mentioned on behalf of the households.
“Our appointment as official inspectors is a direct continuation of that same approach. It sends a clear message that the State of Israel stands with the victims, not with the murderers. For us, this is a mission carried out in the name of our loved ones who were murdered and on behalf of all Israeli citizens. We will work to ensure that the law is fully implemented, out of commitment to justice, deterrence, and the security of the state. Terrorists must know that anyone who chooses to murder Jews will bear full responsibility for their actions, and the State of Israel will do whatever is necessary to protect its citizens and ensure that justice is done.”
