National Security Minister MK Itamar Ben-Gvir has named six members of bereaved families from the Choosing Life Forum as official inspectors under the Death Penalty for Terrorists Law, a move he confirmed on Wednesday.

Those selected include Herzl Hajaj, father of Lt. Shir Hajaj who was killed in the Armon Hanatziv ramming attack, and Boaz Kokia, father of Sgt. Ron Kokia who was murdered in a terrorist incident in Arad.

The inspectors are tasked with monitoring the conditions of terrorists sentenced to death and hold supervisory authority over how the law is carried out.

Ben-Gvir stated that the Death Penalty for Terrorists Law aims to restore deterrence and send a clear signal that anyone who murders Jews will face the most severe consequence.

He added that no group is better suited to oversee the law's implementation than families who have suffered the greatest losses in the battle against terrorism, noting that the appointments honor victims and give them a role in pursuing justice and deterrence.

Law will allow inspectors to be present at execution

Under the legislation, inspectors may attend executions as part of their oversight duties.

Herzl Hajaj, speaking for the families, said they had long campaigned against lenient conditions for terrorists in order to strengthen deterrence. He thanked Ben-Gvir for advancing changes that place terrorists in stricter prison settings rather than comfortable facilities supported by taxpayers.

Hajaj described the inspector appointments as a continuation of this policy, underscoring that Israel stands with victims rather than perpetrators. The families view the role as a duty on behalf of those killed and all citizens, committed to full enforcement of the law to uphold justice, deterrence, and national security.