Israel legalises death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis
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Israel's parliament legalizes death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terrorism-related offenses against Israelis.
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Israel's parliament passed legislation Monday authorizing capital punishment for Palestinians convicted of terror-related murders of Israelis, marking a significant expansion of the country's use of the death penalty. The law permits courts to impose execution sentences on both Palestinians and Israeli citizens, though it is primarily expected to affect Palestinian defendants. Human rights organizations in Israel and the Palestinian territories have strongly opposed the measure, citing concerns about due process and its potential to escalate tensions. The legislation reflects hardline positions within Israel's current government coalition and comes amid ongoing conflict and security concerns. The move is unusual in the region, as most Middle Eastern democracies have largely moved away from capital punishment in recent decades.
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