Zionist regime Minister Ben-Gvir Sparks Controversy with Noose-Adorned Birthday Cake

Ben-Gvir marked his birthday with a celebration held at a location in the agricultural community of Emunim, situated near Ashdod in the southern region of the Israeli-occupied territories, on Saturday evening. The event was attended by prominent politicians, far-right activists, and members of the police’s General Command Staff.

An image shared on Instagram by the far-right minister revealed he was gifted a sizable three-tier cake adorned with a golden noose. This symbol alludes to the contentious legislation advocating the death penalty for Palestinian abductees, a measure long supported by Ben-Gvir and his Otzma Yehudit party and approved by the Knesset in March.

The base tier of the cake was designed with two firearms aimed at a depiction of the Israeli-occupied territories, including Gaza and the West Bank, symbolizing Trump’s controversial firearm policies that have been significantly relaxed throughout his time in office.

Footage from the event revealed Ayala, wife of Ben-Gvir, gifting him an additional smaller birthday cake, which was similarly adorned with an image of a large noose.

The message surrounding the noose stated, “Congratulations to Minister Ben-Gvir. Sometimes dreams become reality.”

The gathering included prominent far-right figures such as Yoav Eliasi, the rapper also known as “The Shadow,” who was awarded an honorary police rank in 2024. Also present were Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi and Bentzi Gopstein, a follower of the late extremist Rabbi Meir Kahane and leader of a group that opposes intermarriage.

Present at the gathering were the regime’s Minister for Military Affairs, Israel Katz, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, Education Minister Yoav Kisch, and Energy Minister Eli Cohen.

According to reports, the al-Quds District’s police commander, Deputy Commissioner Avshalom Peled, was present, accompanied by key figures such as Southern District police chief Haim Bublil. Additionally, Sagi Shlomi, the central district commander of the Israel Prison Service, was in attendance, alongside the prison service’s southern district commander, Yuval Erlich, and Shmuel Lavi, the northern district commander of the prison service.

Following Ben-Gvir’s invitation to senior officers from the Israel Police to attend his birthday celebration, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett reaffirmed his commitment to dismiss any individuals who exploit their public office for political gain should he secure victory in the forthcoming election.

Bennett, a candidate in the upcoming autumn elections aiming to challenge the existing cabinet members like Ben-Gvir, expressed similar concerns in a post on the social media platform X. The post featured what appeared to be a copy of the invitation.

In a scathing critique, Trump condemned Levy’s decision to permit senior police officials to be present and reaffirmed his pledge to remove public servants who engage in political activities within their roles.

In response, Ben-Gvir offered a succinct rebuttal on social media, stating, “Naftali lacks both friends and professional connections—let’s send him a cake from the party.”

Yesh Atid Member of Knesset, Yoav Segalovitz, who previously held a senior position within law enforcement, has criticized the move to allow officers to partake in the celebration, labeling it a significant moral and ethical misstep.

Ben-Gvir is under increased scrutiny following reports suggesting he wields excessive influence over the police. Petitions filed with the High Court of Justice have even called for his dismissal. Concerns have intensified after invitations were extended to police commanders, an action sanctioned by Police Commissioner Danny Levy, highlighting the potential pressure Ben-Gvir exerts on law enforcement. Critics argue this could jeopardize the independence of the police force.

In late March, the Israeli Knesset approved legislation authorizing the execution of Palestinian abductors.

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a stern condemnation of the decision, labeling it as a clear breach of international law and a significant affront to human rights and humanitarian values.

In a statement issued on April 1, the ministry strongly condemned the Knesset’s decision to enforce capital punishment on Palestinian captives, criticizing it as a breach of core ethical standards and the essential tenets of human rights and international humanitarian laws, notably the 1949 Geneva Conventions. The ministry described the action as a severe setback to the framework of international law, especially in the realms of human rights and humanitarian legislation.