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This is the devastating moment Israeli forces blew up the infamous “Hall of Justice” controlled by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.<\/p>\n
Known as the “Justice Palace,” the facility gained notoriety for handing down death sentences, particularly to individuals accused of collaborating with Israel.<\/p>\n
Reports from the Hamas-run interior ministry in the Gaza Strip indicate that seven individuals were recently condemned to death for their alleged collaboration with Israel.<\/p>\n
The ministry asserts that these individuals provided information to Israeli authorities, including names, phone numbers, addresses, and details about weapons caches, in exchange for financial gain.<\/p>\n
Footage disseminated by Israeli media captures the Israel Defence Forces executing a controlled demolition of the “Justice Palace,” a structure they had seized just a month ago.<\/p>\n
The orchestrated explosion resulted in swift destruction, with the building crumbling and smoke and debris engulfing the surroundings.<\/p>\n
The military court associated with the “Justice Palace” has a history of routinely issuing death sentences to those found guilty of collaboration with Israel.<\/p>\n
In August alone, seven individuals were sentenced to death by hanging, accused of informing on terror groups in Gaza. Notably, one of the defendants purportedly received a work permit in Israel in exchange for the information provided.<\/p>\n
The “Justice Palace” stands as a symbol of Hamas’ administration of capital punishment in the Gaza Strip since the group seized power in 2007.<\/p>\n
Despite Palestinian law requiring approval from the Palestinian Authority for executions, Hamas has consistently carried out such sentences without permission.<\/p>\n
DON’T MISS: <\/strong> Amnesty International reports that during the 2014 conflict with Israel, Hamas executed 23 Palestinians, 16 of whom were imprisoned before the fighting.<\/p>\n In subsequent years, the group continued to issue death sentences, accusing individuals of spying and collaboration with Israel. Last year alone, at least 17 death sentences were issued in the Gaza Strip, according to Israeli media.<\/p>\n The recent military operation by Israel comes in the wake of escalating tensions, with the terror group Hamas launching surprise attacks that resulted in the loss of numerous civilian lives and the abduction of hostages.<\/p>\n Despite a temporary ceasefire that saw the release of some women and children, tensions persist as a significant number of hostages remain in Gaza.<\/p>\n
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