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Mar 29, 2026

Israel Passes Death Penalty Law for Palestinians Convicted of Fatal Attacks

Israel's parliament passed legislation imposing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure pushed by the far-right government. Four European countries (UK, France, Germany, Italy) condemned the law as a 'grave step backwards.'

Mar 29, 2026·8 sources
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  • ▪United Nations Human Rights Council experts urged Israel in February to withdraw the Penal Bill (Amendment — Death Penalty for Terrorists), stating it would violate the right to life and discriminate against Palestinians.
  • ▪One of Limor Son-Har-Melech's husband's killers was later released and went on to take part in the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel.
  • ▪The Israeli prime minister can apply to delay executions under the Penal Bill (Amendment — Death Penalty for Terrorists) by no more than 180 days.

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