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Israel Approves Death Penalty for Palestinians Convicted of Deadly Attacks

The bill, designed to target Palestinian terrorists, has been harshly criticized by Israeli opposition lawmakers, rights groups and the Palestinian Authority.

Palestinians demonstrate against the decision by Israel's parliament to approve the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis in Nablus, West Bank, March 31, 2026.
Palestinians demonstrate against the decision by Israel's parliament to approve the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis in Nablus, West Bank, March 31, 2026. AP/Majdi Mohammed