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Knesset Approves Controversial Bill for Executing Palestinian Prisoners

11/11/2025

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The Knesset approved a bill proposed by Limor Son-Har-Milah (MK) that would allow the execution of Palestinian prisoners, drawing outrage from families and human rights groups.
Critics say the law would amount to extrajudicial killing and appease the far-right government.
Families of prisoners, including Ikhlas al-Sayed, expressed concern about abuses in Israeli jails.
Despite withdrawal for lack of parliamentary support, the bill remains a looming threat to “dangerous” prisoners.

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The Knesset approved a bill proposed by Limor Son-Har-Milah (MK) that would allow the execution of Palestinian prisoners, drawing outrage from families and human rights groups.
Critics say the law would amount to extrajudicial killing and appease the far-right government.
Families of prisoners, including Ikhlas al-Sayed, expressed concern about abuses in Israeli jails.
Despite withdrawal for lack of parliamentary support, the bill remains a looming threat to “dangerous” prisoners.