03.05.2026 16:01
The scandalous 'noose'-themed cake used at Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's 50th birthday celebration sparked widespread outrage. The phrase 'Sometimes dreams come true' written on the cake was linked to legislation proposing the death penalty for Palestinians, drawing significant criticism. The scandalous incident prompted comments like 'The minister wants more deaths even on his birthday.'
The scandalous theme used at the birthday celebration of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sparked controversy. According to information from local sources, multiple cakes at the event featured "noose" figures.
THE CAKE AND THE INSCRIPTION: SEPARATE SCANDALS
One of the cakes notably bore the inscription "Congratulations to Minister Ben Gvir. Sometimes dreams come true." Not only the cakes but also the noose-shaped pin worn by Ben-Gvir drew criticism. The symbols were interpreted as being linked to the death penalty legislation that has recently come to the fore.
THE SCANDALOUS DEATH PENALTY LAW
The law passed by the Israeli Parliament in March, which regulates the death penalty for Palestinian detainees, sparked widespread debate in the international community. The fact that the regulation does not cover Israeli settlers brought criticism of discrimination.
It was noted that Ben-Gvir's party, Otzma Yehudit, had made this law a priority condition during the government coalition process. The symbols at the birthday celebration were also evaluated in this context and drew strong reactions.
The scandalous event prompted comments like "Even on his birthday, the minister wants more death."
INTERNATIONAL REACTIONS POUR IN
Human rights organizations, along with some countries including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy, reacted to the law. Statements indicated that the regulation is incompatible with democratic principles and raises serious concerns.
While it is stated that thousands of Palestinians, most of them political prisoners, are held in Israeli prisons, the death penalty debate has brought regional tensions back to the agenda.
HE ATTENDED THE SESSION ON THE DEATH PENALTY LAW WITH A "NOOSE" PIN
Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir and members of his party, Jewish Power, attended the parliamentary session discussing the bill proposing the death penalty for Palestinian detainees, wearing "greased noose" pins on their collars.
ISRAEL APPROVES DEATH PENALTY LAW
The Israeli Parliament approved the controversial bill imposing the death penalty on Palestinian prisoners, against the backdrop of attacks on Iran.
According to the law, those convicted of "killing an Israeli or a resident of Israel with the aim of denying Israel's existence" may be executed. International human rights and legal organizations note that this article of the law is specifically designed to target "Palestinians."
The law does not require a unanimous decision for the death penalty; rather, the decision can be made by a simple majority of judges.
The law also paves the way for Israeli military courts in the occupied West Bank to impose the death penalty. If military courts in the occupied West Bank sentence Palestinian prisoners to death, the avenues for appeal and clemency will be closed.
For Palestinian prisoners tried in Israel, the death penalty may be commuted to life imprisonment.
Some Israeli human rights organizations have filed a petition with the Israeli Supreme Court to annul the law passed by the Parliament.
Following an application by the Arab Minority Rights Center "Adalah," the Israeli Supreme Court issued an interim injunction on the law until May 24.