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Israel enacts death penalty default law for Palestinians convicted of terror offenses
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Default death penalty replaces judges discretion for convicted Palestinians
Israel’s parliament passed a law making the death penalty the default punishment for Palestinians convicted of terror offenses, a move critics describe as advancing a broader dehumanization campaign. The legislation, enacted on Monday, is framed by supporters as a response to terrorism, while opponents argue it targets Palestinians in ways meant to undermine their rights and humanity.
- Israel’s parliament passed a law with death penalty as default punishment
- It applies to Palestinians convicted of terror offenses
- Critics call it part of a dehumanization and delegitimization project
- Supporters say it responds to terrorism threats
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