Israel parliament approves death penalty bill for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks

Israel

Under the new Israeli law, Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks will receive the death penalty by hanging.  JERUSALEM: Israel's parliament approved a bill on Monday (Mar 30) that would allow the execution of Palestinians convicted on terror charges for deadly attacks, a move that has been criticised as discriminatory and immediately drew a court challenge. Sixty-two lawmakers, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, voted in favour and 48 against the bill, championed by far-right

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