Israel's new death penalty law is more of 'an annexation law'
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European Union, Spain, Germany, and other governments condemned Israel's new death penalty law for Palestinians.
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Israel has enacted a new law making the death penalty the default sentence for Palestinians convicted by military courts of killing Israelis, drawing swift condemnation from the European Union, Spain, Germany, and other governments. The legislation effectively expands capital punishment for a specific group of defendants tried in military tribunals, a system that critics argue lacks full due process protections. European officials and analysts warn the law will further damage Israel's international standing and diplomatic relationships at a time when the country faces scrutiny over its conduct in Gaza and the West Bank. The measure reflects deepening tensions over how Israel prosecutes Palestinians accused of attacks on Israelis, particularly as military court convictions have increased. The law's passage signals hardening positions within Israel's government on security matters and Palestinian accountability.
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