Arabic version: الكنيست يسن قانون يسمح بعقوبة الإعدام للقتلة الفلسطينيين

Israel’s parliament has approved a law allowing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis, in a move driven by far-right leaders and criticised as discriminatory by rights groups.

The law’s approval marks a significant shift in legal policy, reflecting the influence of far-right factions within the Israeli government. Advocates of the law argue that it serves as a necessary measure for deterrence against violence.

However, critics are concerned that the law may exacerbate existing tensions and further entrench divisions between Israelis and Palestinians. Human rights groups have condemned the legislation, emphasizing its potential to undermine justice and equality before the law.

According to Al Jazeera, the new law has sparked debates about its implications for human rights and international law, with calls for further scrutiny of its impact on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.