Why are Israeli lawmakers wearing gold nooses?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete December 11, 2025 at 01:29 PM

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In December 2025, Israeli lawmakers are protesting a proposal by Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to expand the use of the death penalty. The lawmakers are wearing gold nooses to highlight their opposition. The controversy stems from the fact that over 110 Palestinian prisoners have allegedly died from torture and mistreatment since Ben-Gvir assumed his role. Ben-Gvir is now seeking the power to execute these prisoners. The protest aims to draw attention to the alleged mistreatment and prevent the expansion of capital punishment in Israel.

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Itamar Ben-Gvir ×2100% Israel ×4100% Gaza ×2100%

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death penalty 90% gold nooses 80% palestinian prisoners 70% israeli lawmakers 70% mistreatment 60% torture 60% israel 60% itamar ben-gvir 50% security minister 40%