Inside StoryIsrael has become the first country to vote in favour of capital punishment in the 21st century.Far-right ministers held champagne celebrations after Israel’s parliament approved a death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of “lethal” attacks.The United Nations, Europe and human rights groups have condemned the law, but the United States has not.What are the implications of this law?Presenter: James BaysGuests: Mustafa Barghouti – General secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative political partyOfer Cassif – Member of the Israeli parliament, the KnessetWilliam Schabas – Professor of international law at Middlesex UniversityPublished On 1 Apr 2026
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WED · 2026-04-01 · 20:42 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0401-48132
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What are the consequences of Israel’s death penalty law for Palestinians?
In April 2026, Israel's parliament approved a law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, making it the first country in the 21st century to enact such legislation. The law was met with celebrations by far-right ministers in Israel.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-04-01 · 20:42 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In April 2026, Israel's parliament approved a law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, making it the first country in the 21st century to enact such legislation. The law was met with celebrations by far-right ministers in Israel. The United Nations, Europe, and human rights groups have condemned the law, while the United States has remained silent. The implications of this law are being debated, with guests Mustafa Barghouti, Ofer Cassif, and William Schabas discussing the issue.
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The United States has not condemned the law.
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The United Nations, Europe and human rights groups have condemned the law.
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The death penalty law is for Palestinians convicted of “lethal” attacks.
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Israel has become the first country to vote in favour of capital punishment in the 21st century.
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Far-right ministers held champagne celebrations after Israel’s parliament approved a death penalty law.
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