By Palestine Chronicle Staff 
Israeli National Security Minister Calls for Restrictions on Palestinians in West Bank
Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has made controversial statements calling for movement restrictions on Palestinians in the West Bank and advocating for the death penalty for Palestinian detainees. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing Israeli life over the freedom of movement for Palestinians, citing recent attacks on Israeli police officers as a reason for these measures.
Ben-Gvir also pushed for the reinstatement of checkpoints and the implementation of death penalty legislation for Palestinian detainees involved in resistance operations. These comments come amidst a large-scale military operation by Israel in the northern West Bank, resulting in casualties and infrastructure damage.
The UN and various human rights organizations have criticized Israel’s actions, urging for an immediate cessation of aggressive tactics in the region.