Israel Passes Death Penalty Law for Palestinians in West Bank
Key Takeaways
- Knesset passed a law making death penalty default for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks.
- The law mandates hanging as the default method.
- European countries condemned and urged abandoning death-penalty plans.
Parliament Approves
Israel's parliament passed a death penalty law for Palestinians in West Bank military courts.
The vote was 62-48, with Netanyahu voting in favor.
The law applies exclusively to Palestinians tried in military courts.
Far-Right Push
The legislation was driven by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Ben-Gvir celebrated the vote wearing a noose lapel pin.
Limor Son Har-Melech argued the law was necessary.
International Condemnation
Britain, France, Germany and Italy expressed deep concern.
Human rights organizations called it racist.
Execution Details
Executions will be carried out by hanging within 90 days.
The bill allows courts to impose life imprisonment under special circumstances.
It eliminates any right of appeal for military court convictions.
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