The Israel Prison Service has started moving forward with operational planning tied to proposed legislation that would allow the death penalty for terrorists, following the bill’s approval in its first Knesset reading.

A report by Channel 13 News said the preparations focus on building a structured logistical and administrative system, including the creation of a secure, secluded compound designated specifically for executions. Within the prison system, the planned site has reportedly been nicknamed the “Israeli Green Mile,” echoing the well-known American film centered on death row inmates.

According to the report, the facility would be designed for executions by hanging, with the process carried out at the same moment by three prison officers.

Only officers who volunteer would be eligible to take part, and those selected would receive dedicated training to prepare them for the emotional and professional complexities involved.

Channel 13 further reported that executions would take place within 90 days of a final court decision. At the outset, the measure would be applied to Hamas Nukhba force terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre, with the scope later expanded to include terrorists convicted of especially grave attacks in Judea and Samaria.

As part of the groundwork, the Israel Prison Service is also expected to send a delegation to an East Asian country to examine how the death penalty is administered there, focusing on the legal framework, operational procedures, and ethical considerations in systems where capital punishment is carried out under formal regulation.

{Matzav.com}