In a highly controversial and fast-tracked move, a key parliamentary committee in Israel has approved legislation that would legalize the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of carrying out deadly attacks against Israelis.
The decision by the Knesset National Security Committee late Tuesday clears the way for the bill to proceed to its final readings in the full parliament next week—marking a significant shift in Israel’s legal and security framework.
What the Proposed Law Would Do
The bill, if passed, would allow courts to impose the death penalty on individuals convicted of “intentionally causing the death of a person in a terrorist act.”
Key provisions of the legislation include:
No requirement for a unanimous judicial verdict to impose capital punishment
A strict timeline requiring execution within 90 days of sentencing
A complete prohibition on pardons or sentence reductions
Finality of verdicts with no scope for political or judicial review
Supporters argue the law is aimed at strengthening deterrence against attacks, while critics warn it raises serious legal and ethical concerns.
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