US EditionIsrael's Proposed 'Discriminatory' Death Penalty Plans Criticised by UK and Allies
The bill mandates death or life imprisonment for Palestinians convicted in military courts with a 96% conviction rate, sparking human rights and international concerns.
- On Monday, Israel's parliament is expected to vote on a bill making the death penalty a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of killing Israelis, with the revised legislation including the option of life imprisonment.
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir championed the measure to deter attacks similar to the Hamas-led assault of October 7, 2023, which killed nearly 1,200 in Israel.
- Foreign ministers from Germany, France, Italy, and Britain labeled the bill "de facto discriminatory," while United Nations experts warned it relies on "vague and overbroad definitions of terrorist."
- The bill mandates sentencing within 90 days with no right to clemency, though Israeli rights groups have said they will challenge the bill at Israel's Supreme Court if it becomes law.
- According to Abdallah Al Zughari, head of the Palestinian Prisoner's Club, the bill poses a "major threat to the lives of detainees," while 113 countries have outlawed the death penalty.
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Even before the law was passed, the EU conveyed messages to Israel suggesting that advancing the measure could conflict with the EU-Israel Association Agreement, the legal framework governing relations between the sides
Germany and other European countries had expressed "deep concern" about the advance. Critics warn of political damage and see the law as targeted against Palestinians.
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elDiarioARHuman rights organizations and European governments consider the law discriminatory because the maximum penalty would mainly apply to Palestinians, both in Israel and in the occupied territories
Israel's parliament har röstat igenom en lieg om att införa dödsstraff. Punishment of traders i practices gälla för palestinska fångar – men inte för Israelier. Förslaget moeter nu skarp krite både nationellt och internationellt. -Liksom andra pupmanar vi Israel att inte gå vidare med dessa planer-, skriver Sveriges utrikesminister Maria Malmer Stenergaard (M).
The Knesset has adopted a draft to this effect, but only Palestinians would be affected. Human rights activists are appalled, and criticism comes from Germany as well.
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