Israel passes law establishing military tribunal for Oct 7 perpetrators

Israel

According to Israeli media, around 400 suspects are expected to stand trial before the court. JERUSALEM: Israel's parliament has passed a law establishing a special military tribunal to try Palestinian militants accused of taking part in Hamas's Oct 7, 2023, attacks, under which the death penalty could be handed down. The bill received support from coalition and opposition lawmakers, with 93 voting in favour late on Monday (May 11) and none of the parliament's 120 members voting against. The