28.03.2026 00:01
Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's raid on a prison where Palestinian prisoners are held, disguised as a guard, has ignited a new controversy. While officials from the Israel Prison Service described this move as "supervision," the footage taken during the raid and Ben-Gvir's "iron fist" message were interpreted by the public as a show of force that drew reactions.
Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir staged a raid on a prison where Palestinian detainees are held by disguising himself as a guard.
IPS DIRECTOR ACCOMPANIED HIM
According to a statement from the Israel Prison Service (IPS), IPS Director Kobi Yaakobi also accompanied Ben-Gvir during the raid carried out on Friday morning.
The raid was stated to be conducted to inspect the alertness level of the personnel and their compliance with operational procedures on-site.
IN FRONT OF CELLS WITH A MASK
During the raid, images emerged of Ben-Gvir, who concealed his face with a mask, posing in front of the cells where Palestinian detainees are located.
Ben-Gvir expressed that they manage Israeli prisons with an "iron fist."
CONTROVERSIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUE
Ben-Gvir, who has previously made headlines with his statements supporting harsh measures against Palestinian detainees, continues to spark controversy with such raids.
PROTESTED IN ARAD
When Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the city of Arad, which suffered great destruction from Iranian attacks, he faced an unexpected reaction. A female activist told Gvir, "You are responsible for all these deaths. You have no place here. Get out of my city!"