Israeli Parliament Pass A law was passed on Monday, March 30, making the death penalty the default punishment for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks, meeting the demand of far-right coalition partners.
This measure has sparked and comes amid intense debate about its discriminatory nature Reports Highlighting the systematic injustice faced by Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons.
Legislation Objectives Individuals convicted of “intentionally causing the death of a person in the context of an act classified as terrorist”. In the occupied West Bank, the law provides for hanging within 90 days of sentencing in military courts, while allowing life imprisonment only in unspecified “special circumstances.”
There is no amnesty AllowedAlthough the Prime Minister may request a delay of up to 180 days.
Palestinian officials and factions reaction With anger. Palestinian presidency condemned The law is described as a “violation of international law” and a “doomed attempt” to intimidate Palestinians. Fatah said it “legalizes killing policies.”
United Nations experts Express Concern about vague definitions of “terrorism” that could lead to executions for non-terrorist behavior. Amnesty International to caution This measure could entrench the “apartheid regime,” clash with the global movement to abolish the death penalty, and may constitute a war crime.
Human rights groups in Israel have done so, including the Association for Civil Rights in Israel resume The law was taken to the Supreme Court, calling it “institutional discrimination and racial violence.”
Since 1967, 326 Palestinian prisoners have been detained He died 97 bodies are still being held, including 86 bodies since the war on Gaza.
Egypt has condemned The Israeli Knesset approved it, describing it as a dangerous and unprecedented escalation that clearly violates international law, including human rights conventions and the Geneva Conventions.