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Israel approves law allowing death penalty for Palestinians suspected of October 7 attacks
Israeli legislators have approved a bill establishing a special tribunal that can impose the death penalty on Palestinians accused of involvement in the October 7, 2023 attacks led by Hamas.
Israeli legislators have approved a bill establishing a special tribunal that can impose the death penalty on Palestinians accused of involvement in October 7, 2023, attacks led by Hamas. The law allows for the use of military courts and increases the number of security forces involved in investigations and prosecutions. Critics argue that this move will further entrench Israeli control over Palestinian territories.
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