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Israeli Death Penalty Bill for Palestinian Prisoners Advances

First article: 25 mar. 2026, 15:22 | Last update: 25 mar. 2026, 15:22 | 1 source | 1 article

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The Israeli parliament is moving closer to a final vote on a controversial bill that would allow the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners convicted of acts of terrorism. The bill has faced strong opposition from human rights organizations and international observers, who argue that it violates international law and could exacerbate tensions in the region.

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Israel’s death penalty bill for Palestinian prisoners moves to final vote Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian 25 mar. 2026, 15:22 (1 hour ago) Excellent

Israel’s death penalty bill for Palestinian prisoners moves to final vote

Legislation initiated by far-right Otzma Yehudit party drew mounting criticism from opponents and rights groups as it moved through the KnessetIsrael’s parliament has advanced a contentious bill to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of terrorism to its final vote, after the Knesset’s national security committee approved the measure on Tuesday.The legislation, initiated by the far-right Otzma Yehudit party led by the national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has drawn sharp cri

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