In a highly divisive move, Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, approved a new law on March 30 that introduces the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis. The bill passed with 62 votes in favor and 48 against, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voting in support.
What the Law Proposes
The legislation establishes a dual-track legal framework:
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Military courts in the West Bank, which primarily prosecute Palestinians, would be required to impose the death penalty as the default sentence in qualifying cases.
