Israel approves sweeping death penalty legislation targeting terrorism, EU condemns move
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Israel's Knesset passed legislation on Monday mandating the death penalty for individuals convicted of deadly acts of terrorism, specifically targeting Palestinian terrorists. The bill, proposed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, passed with a vote of 62-47. Supporters of the law argue it's a necessary deterrent against radical Islamic terrorism, citing a shift towards a more offensive approach following recent events. The European Union has condemned the move, emphasizing its principled opposition to the death penalty and expressing concern over the bill's discriminatory character. While the death penalty exists in Israeli law, it has rarely been applied, with the last instance being the execution of Adolf Eichmann in 1962.
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AI-ExtractedIsrael has applied the death penalty only once in the state’s history for Adolf Eichmann in 1962.
The EU has a principled position against the death penalty in all cases and in all circumstances.
Lawmakers voted 62-47 in favor of the legislation.
Israel's Parliament passed a law mandating the death penalty for Palestinian terrorists convicted of deadly acts of terrorism.
This law is more extreme than anything in the United States, and they know it will get struck down by the law.
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