Oren Ben Hakoon

Oren Ben Hakoon is a photographer for Reuters. He is newsworthy because his photographs are being used to illustrate news articles about controversial political developments in Israel. Specifically, his images have accompanied reports regarding the recent approval by the Knesset of a law instituting the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terrorism. These articles highlight the contentious nature of the law and its potential application specifically to Palestinians. Ben Hakoon's photographs provide visual context to these stories, making him relevant to the reporting on this significant and debated legal change in Israel.