Despite warnings from security forces about harm to hostages, Ben Gvir publicly spoke out about the harsh conditions of prisoners in Israeli prisons.
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The security authorities warned the former Minister Ben-Gvir that his statements regarding the tightening of security conditions for prisoners in Israel had led to a deterioration in the situation of the detainees. Ben-Gvir was aware of the dramatic consequences of his statements, but chose to continue. The former Minister responded: 'I am proud of the end of the leniency in the prison service'
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The security authorities warned the former Minister Ben-Gvir that his statements regarding the tightening of security conditions for prisoners in Israel had led to a deterioration in the situation of the detainees. Ben-Gvir was aware of the dramatic consequences of his statements, but chose to continue. The former Minister responded: 'I am proud of the end of the leniency in the prison service'
https://www.mako.co.il/news-military/2025_q1/Article-28af9b8f1944591026.htm