Israeli Minister Marks Birthday with Cake Featuring Noose Symbolizing Death Penalty Law

Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's far-right National Security Minister, marked his 50th birthday with a cake decorated with a noose, referencing the recently passed law allowing the death penalty for Palestinian detainees. The cake, shared with his staff and supporters, drew immediate criticism from human rights groups who condemned the symbol as inflammatory and inhumane. Ben-Gvir, known for his hardline stance on security, has been a vocal advocate for capital punishment. The law was passed amid ongoing tensions and has been denounced by international bodies.