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After dozens died in Israeli jails, death penalty law rattles Palestinians

Al JazeeraEN 5 min read 100% complete by Monjed JadouFebruary 17, 2026 at 03:24 PM
After dozens died in Israeli jails, death penalty law rattles Palestinians
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A draft law in Israel proposing the execution of Palestinian prisoners convicted of killing Israelis has sparked concern among Palestinians. The Israeli Prison Service is reportedly preparing for the law's potential implementation, including establishing a dedicated execution facility and training staff. The draft law, which passed its first parliamentary reading in November, is undergoing revisions before further votes. If enacted, executions would occur within 90 days of a court ruling, potentially targeting Hamas members involved in the October 7, 2023 attack, and prisoners convicted of lethal attacks in the West Bank. The law follows reports of dozens of Palestinian prisoners dying in Israeli jails in recent years, raising fears of further injustice.

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Al Jazeera ×240% Channel 13 ×260% Bethlehem 70% Palestinian Authority ×470% West Bank ×480% Ramallah ×390% Hamas ×3100% Israel ×8100%

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death penalty 100% palestinian prisoners 90% israeli jails 80% execution 70% israeli law 60% west bank 50% human rights 40% apartheid legislation 40%

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Very Negative
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Ramallah

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