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Israeli security minister releases video threatening Hamas detainee
Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's security minister, has published a video in which he threatens to kill Hassan Salameh, a senior Hamas operative currently detained in Israeli custody.
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Ben-Gvir released the video on social media, depicting himself making direct threats against Salameh, who is held in an Israeli prison facility. The security minister's action marks an escalation in rhetoric directed at high-profile Palestinian detainees held by Israeli authorities.
Salameh is regarded as a key figure within Hamas's military and political structures. His detention has been a significant point of contention in ongoing Israeli-Palestinian tensions, particularly amid discussions over potential prisoner exchanges and ceasefire negotiations.
The video's release has drawn attention to the broader question of how senior Israeli officials communicate regarding detainees and security matters. Ben-Gvir, who leads the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, has previously made provocative public statements on security-related issues.
The incident occurs amid sustained tensions between Israel and Hamas, with the status and treatment of detainees remaining a contentious issue in regional diplomacy and humanitarian discussions.