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Israel Moves to Reinstate Death Penalty for Terrorism
10/1/2025
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Story summary
- The Israeli Knesset's National Security Committee approved a bill to authorize the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners by a 4-1 vote.
- Sponsored by Limor Son Har-Melech, it targets "terrorists" convicted of racially motivated murder.
- Israel abolished death penalty for murder in 1954. The bill must pass three readings to become law.
- Concerns include hostages held by Hamas.
