Israeli Knesset approves death penalty for Palestinians

Al Jazeera Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete March 30, 2026 at 11:10 PM

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Les Palestiniens expriment leur angoisse et leur colère contre la loi israélienne instaurant la peine de mort pour certains détenus

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In March 2026, the Israeli Knesset approved legislation permitting the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of killing Israeli citizens. The law was reportedly driven by far-right leaders within the parliament. The approved measure allows courts to impose the death penalty on those convicted of such acts. Rights groups have criticized the law as discriminatory. The law applies to those convicted of killing Israelis.

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Israeli Knesset approved a law allowing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis.

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Rights groups criticised the law as discriminatory.

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The move was driven by far-right leaders.

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NewsFeedIsrael 40% Israelis 70% Palestinians ×280% Israeli Knesset 90%

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death penalty 100% palestinians 90% israeli 80% knesset 70% law 60% human rights 50% discrimination 50% far-right 40%

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Palestinians

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